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- Printed for private circulation by Steward and Murray1843 Hardback I own Le Roi S'amuse, Printed for private circulation by Steward and Murray 1843 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
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- Rigoletto musical, 1850
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- Editions recorded
- 26 on Open Library, 3 in English
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- Articles in 12 languages
- Free to read
- Project Gutenberg (out of copyright in the US)
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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How many editions of Le Roi S'amuse are there?
We track 1 edition of Le Roi S'amuse. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has Le Roi S'amuse been adapted?
Yes, including Rigoletto (musical, 1850), according to Wikidata.
When was Le Roi S'amuse first published?
Le Roi S'amuse by Victor Hugo was first published in 1832.
Can I read Le Roi S'amuse for free?
Yes: the text is out of copyright in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg. Collectors still pay for the first edition, which is the physical object, not the words.
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