Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

Chapter 1

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Les Misérables This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook. Title: Les Misérables Author: Victor Hugo Translator: Isabel Florence Hapgood Release date: June 22, 2008 [eBook #135] Most recently updated: October 29, 2024 Language: English Other information and formats: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/135 Credits: Judith Boss and David Widger *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LES MISÉRABLES *** LES MISÉRABLES By Victor Hugo Translated by Isabel F. Hapgood Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. No. 13, Astor Place New York Copyright 1887 [Illustration: Bookshelf spines] [Illustration: Bookcover] [Illustration: Frontpapers] [Illustration: Frontispiece] [Illustration: Titlepage Volume One] [Illustration: Titlepage Verso] Contents LES MISÉRABLES PREFACE VOLUME I—FANTINE BOOK FIRST—A JUST MAN