De Ellendigen (Deel 4 van 5)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"De Ellendigen (Deel 4 van 5)" by Victor Hugo is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This part of the narrative delves into the complex socio-political dynamics of France during the years immediately following the July Revolution of 1830. The story unfolds against the backdrop of significant historical events and introduces prominent themes of justice, societal upheaval, and the enduring struggle between the oppressed and their oppressors. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the turbulent period of 1831 and 1832, highlighting the aftermath of the July Revolution. Hugo reflects on the societal fatigue following the revolutionary fervor and paints a vivid picture of the multifaceted challenges faced by the nation. The narrative hints at the vitality and discontent that simmer beneath the surface, as various factions prepare for upheaval, with characters like Enjolras emerging as leaders in the revolutionary cause. This portion primarily focuses on the political landscape, the calls for freedom and equality, and the brewing unrest that is characteristic of this pivotal historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables_(boek)

Translation of Les misérables.

Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-10-27