'Novel Of The Century' Is A Lively Companion To 'Les Misérables'
David Bellos' new book is a comprehensive guide to Les Misérables, and a compelling story in its own right, packed with detail about the creation and publication of Victor Hugo's massive masterpiece.
The choices you make in the face of desperation, the morality of violent resistance to injustice, the ever-widening chasm of social inequality: Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables is unquestionably relevant today. Hugo himself said, "I do not know if it will be read by all, but I wrote it for everyone." But at around 1500 pages, the book's sheer size may intimidate some readers — even devoted fans refer to it as "the brick."
Luckily, Princeton professor David Bellos has provided a. Whether you're contemplating a run at or returning to it, Bellos' book is a perfect guide — as well as a compelling story in its own right.
