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"The definitive biography of the world's most popular novel. Putting a century of scholarship on one of the world's most enduring popular novels into accessible, narrative form, this new approach to a classic of world literature is written for a wide general readership. Packed full of information about the book's origins and later career on stage and screen, The Novel of the Century brings to life the extraordinary story of how Victor Hugo managed...

A gothic tale about Victor Hugos long-buried secrets and the power of a love that never dies . . . In 1843, novelist Victor Hugos beloved nineteen-year-old daughter drowned. Ten years later, still grieving, Hugo initiated hundreds of séances from his home on the Isle of Jersey in order to reestablish contact with her. In the process, he claimed to have communed with Plato, Galileo, Shakespeare, Dante, Jesus-and even the devil himself. Hugos transcriptions...

Story of the deformed bellringer Quasimodo who rescues a gypsy girl from the evil intentions of his guardian who wants to kill her.

Eponine, the street girl from Les Mis©♭rables, tells the story of her life and her unrequited love for Marius, which ultimately leads to her death on the barricades during the short-lived rebellion of June 1832.

In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.

Open this treasure chest of children's classics, overflowing with a child's most loved tales. For years these stories have captured the imagination of children and parents alike, and were made to be watched and treasured time and time again.