This book is published in its original French. This English catalogue entry does not refer to an English translation.
About this volume
The first volume introduces Jean Valjean’s release from the penal colony and his encounter with Bishop Myriel, while Fantine’s story shows how poverty and social rejection can close in on a life. It is the starting point of the whole narrative and comes before Cosette.
Edition and formats
| Author | Victor Hugo |
| Part of the narrative | Fantine |
| Language | French, original language |
| ISBN | 9781495265877 |
| Paperback page count | 496 |
| Paperback publication | 19 January 2014 |
| Paperback publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Kindle publisher | Alba Longa |
| ASIN Kindle | B00HY0KFO0 |
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Read the five volumes in sequence
Victor Hugo and the complete collection
Next volume : Les Misérables II — Cosette →
References checked on 15 November 2026.