Les Miserables: Conversion, Revolution, Redemption (Twayne's Masterwork Studies)
by Kathryn M. Grossman
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Author: Kathryn M. GrossmanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-05
ISBN: 0805783504
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Twayne Publishers
Book Reviews of Les Miserables: Conversion, Revolution, Redemption (Twayne's Masterwork Studies)
Book Review: The timeless story behind the dramatic "Les Miserables"
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the play of "Les Miserables" several years ago in New York and have never been as emotionally moved by any book or play. The story of Jean Valjean is a powerful and compelling story of social injustice and the power of love and faith that leads to redemption. It is a story told on a personal level of one man's journey, yet at the same time, also tells the story of oppressed people everywhere. Victor Hugo was a brilliant writer able to convey his personal and political beliefs through the use of this fictional tale. Kathryn Grossman's examination of Hugo's life and the literary and historical context in which "Les Miserables" is set, also demonstrates that she is a brilliant writer and historian who has thoroughly researched her topic and has a masterful understanding of the book and of Napoleonic and post-Napoleonic France. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has read the book, seen the play, or heard the music and been moved by its power. By reading her book, this beautiful and important story comes alive with even greater meaning and significance.
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