The Slave King: From The Bug Jargal (1833)

by Victor Marie Hugo

Book Overview

The Slave King is a novel written by Victor Marie Hugo, originally published in 1833 as part of his work, Bug Jargal. The story is set in the late 18th century on the island of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) during the time of the French Revolution. The main character, Pierrot, is a young slave who is sold to a cruel plantation owner named Monsieur de la Vigne. Pierrot is determined to escape his life of slavery and join the Haitian rebellion against...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104329921
• ISBN13: 9781104329921
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"