Extra 5% Off
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Business & Economics
Children’s Books
Sort By
Relevance
Extra 5% Off on Shopping above Rs.999
Assured 2-4 Days Express Delivery across India.
Extra 10% Off on Shopping above Rs.1,499
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off
(Incl. of all taxes)
Get this at ₹ 565
Extra 5% Off
Get this at ₹ 536
Extra 10% Off
Yay! Express Delivery available by
Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
1456
Age Group
All
Language
English
Piracy Free
Secure Transactions
Express Delivery
Eco‑Conscious Packaging
Book Summary
This is a sweeping classic novel rendered in a modern English translation. It centers on justice, mercy, and the redemptive power of compassion, set against a vivid panorama of poverty and upheaval in 19th-century France. The intended reader is mature readers who enjoy serious, character-driven literary fiction and historical drama. The emotional tone ranges from intimate and humane to expansive and dramatic.
Presented as a story-led, immersive experience, the book blends vivid scenes with reflective narration. The accessible translation preserves the energy and texture of the original while offering a contemporary rhythm that helps readers stay engaged through long chapters. The reading experience is distinctive for its moral depth, emotional range, and panoramic view of society—crime, punishment, mercy, and sacrifice—told through a single, interconnected journey.
In this bold narrative, a former convict seeks to rebuild his life and protect a vulnerable child, while a determined investigator presses on, and a mother struggles against poverty. The journey explores how choices ripple through families, neighborhoods, and institutions, offering a powerful meditation on mercy, loyalty, and social justice.
Readers finish with a deeper empathy for human struggles, a renewed perspective on justice and resilience, and a lasting appreciation for timeless world literature. The work invites ongoing reflection on how individuals and societies respond to hardship, leaving a positive, enduring impression.
Product Details
Author
Victor Hugo
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
1456
Language
English
SKU
9780241248744
ISBN
9780241248744
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x6x19.9cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off
Victor Marie Hugo (/Hjuo/; French: [Vikt Mai Yo]; 26 February 1802 22 May 1885) Was A French Poet, Novelist, And Dramatist Of The Romantic Movement. He Is Considered One Of The Greatest And Best-Known French Writers. In France, Hugo'S Literary Fame Comes First From His Poetry And Then From His Novels And His Dramatic Achievements. Among Many Volumes Of Poetry, Les Contemplations And La Lgende Des Sicles Stand Particularly High In Critical Esteem. Outside France, His Best-Known Works Are The Novels Les Misrables, 1862, And Notre-Dame De Paris, 1831 (Known In English As The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame). He Also Produced More Than 4,000 Drawings, Which Have Since Been Admired For Their Beauty, And Earned Widespread Respect As A Campaigner For Social Causes Such As The Abolition Of Capital Punishment. Though A Committed Royalist When He Was Young, Hugo'S Views Changed As The Decades Passed, And He Became A Passionate Supporter Of Republicanism; His Work Touches Upon Most Of The Political And Social Issues And The Artistic Trends Of His Time. He Is Buried In The Panthon. His Legacy Has Been Honoured In Many Ways, Including His Portrait Being Placed On French Franc Banknotes. Bio From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Photo By Tienne Carjat [Public Domain], Via Wikimedia Commons. Victor Hugo (26 February 1802–22 May 1885) Was A Renowned French Writer, Poet, And Political Activist. Hisiterary Works, Includinges Misérables And The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame, Showcased His Talent For Storytelling And Exploration Of Social Issues. Hugo’S Writings Depicted The Struggles Of Characters Amidst The Backdrop Of A Rapidly Changing Society. He Was A Passionate Advocate For Justice And Human Rights, Using His Platform To Critique The Politicalandscape Of His Time. Hugo’S Profound Impact Oniterature And His Commitment To Social Change Make Him A Revered Figure In French And Worlditerature. Marc Alan Cerasini Was Born In Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He Graduated From Ohio University With A Degree In American Literature. He'S Worked As A Magazine Editor, A Literary Critic, And An Author Of Fiction And Nonfiction. Throughout His Career, Marc Cerasini Has Written (Or Co-Written) Several New York Times' And Usa Today'S Best-Sellers, And Has Worked With Tom Clancy. Robin Anthony Herschel Waterfield (Born 1952) Is A British Classical Scholar, Translator, Editor, And Writer Of Children'S Fiction. Waterfield Was Born In 1952, And Studied Classics At Manchester University, Where He Achieved A First Class Degree In 1974. He Went On To Research Ancient Greek Philosophy At King'S College, Cambridge Until 1978, After Which He Became A Lecturer At Newcastle University And Then St Andrews University. He Later Became A Copy-Editor And Later A Commissioning Editor For Penguin Books. He Is Now A Self-Employed Writer, Living In Southern Greece, Where He Has Greek Citizenship.