Les Miserables Omnibus Vol. 03

Les Miserables Omnibus Vol. 03

TO THE BARRICADES

Cosette, having grown into a lovely young woman, has attracted the attention of student Marius Pontmercy. Jean Valjean, ever suspicious that his past will be uncovered, stands in the way of the budding relationship, but Marius discovers another threat to Valjean–a murder plot masterminded by Thénardier! Thénardier’s daughter Éponine has fallen for Marius, and must choose where she stands, as will the entire city of Paris when the barricades go up and the June Rebellion begins! Who shall be redeemed, and who shall die in the streets, in this stanza of Victor Hugo’s immortal hymn to the human spirit?

Series Overview: Jean Valjean, a starving man who commits an act that will haunt him for the rest of his life; Cosette, a young orphan girl; Javert, an obsessed policeman; Marius, a revolutionary in love. These and other unforgettable characters make up the cast of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables, renowned as one of the greatest works of Western literature. Now, experience the epic tale of love, loss, and redemption in this gorgeously illustrated and faithfully adapted manga series!

Biographical Notes:

Takahiro Arai is a manga artist from Japan known for adaptations Cirque du Freak: The Manga and Les Misérables.

Victor Hugo (1802-1855) was the author of many novels, plays, and essays. One of the leading novelists of the nineteenth century, his works include Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and The Man Who Laughs.

Title Notes:

ENDURING CLASSIC: It’s Les Mis! Les Misérables is one of the most important novels of the 19th century, and was adapted into one of the most popular musicals of the 20th (which was then adapted into a film).

FOR FANS OF: The Tale of the Outcasts; MARS RED; Goodbye, My Rose Garden; Daisuke Igarashi’s Witches; Manga Classics line from UDON Entertainment; Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo anime

EXQUISITE ART: Detailed manga art that’s not overly “cartoony,” which fits the themes and the plots perfectly.

AGE RANGE: This Adult title has crossover appeal with YA audiences (rated Teen 13+).

SERIES INFO: Series is complete at four omnibuses (2-in-1 editions), pubbed 3-5 months apart.

More details on Takahiro Arai & Victor Hugo:

Takahiro Arai’s Twitter Page

More works by Victor Hugo

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