Author

Publication

2002-09-09 - Flammarion

Word Count

24,000 words, Guess

Page Count

96 pages

Physical Format

Mass Market Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-102080721216
  • ISBN-139782080721211
  • Goodreads2999099
  • Open LibraryOL9418557M

Description

Claude Gueux was a short story written by Victor Hugo in 1834. It is considered an early example of "true crime" fiction, and contains Hugo's early thoughts on societal injustice which thirty years later he would flesh out in his novel Les Misérables. The Les Miserables character Jean Valjean is loosely based on the life of Eugène François Vidocq, an ex-convict who became a successful businessman widely noted for his social engagement and philanthropy. It is believed Vidocq helped Hugo with the research for Claude Gueux.

Subjects

People

Victor HugoJean ValjeanEugene Francois Vidocq

Other Editions

  • Claude GueuxMass Market PaperbackFlammarion2002-09-09

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