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Fantine is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. She is a young orphaned grisette in Paris who becomes pregnant by a rich student. After he abandons her, she is forced to look after their child, Cosette, on her own. Originally a pretty and naïve girl, Fantine is eventually forced by circumstances to become a prostitute, selling her hair and front teeth, losing her beauty and health. The money she earns is sent to support her daughter.Fantine became an archetype of self-abnegation and devoted motherhood. Possibly due to her status as an orphan, Hugo never labels her with a surname. She has been portrayed by many actresses in stage and screen versions of the story and has been depicted in works of art.
| ISBN-13 | 9781514692202 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1514692201 |
| Weight | 1.07 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.63 In |
| List Price | $11.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 278 pages |
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| Published On | 2015-06-25 |
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