Adventure, Drama, Fiction, Historical, Political, Romance, Social Commentary
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+ 100 Total Pages
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Book Description
Les Misérables (1862) by Victor Hugo is a sweeping epic that chronicles the lives of several characters, most notably Jean Valjean, a former convict who seeks redemption, and Inspector Javert, the relentless officer who pursues him. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, the novel explores themes of justice, love, sacrifice, and the struggle for social equality. Jean Valjean’s journey from hardened criminal to compassionate benefactor highlights the possibility of personal transformation, while Hugo paints a vivid portrait of a society marred by poverty, class struggles, and political unrest. Alongside Valjean’s story, Hugo weaves in subplots involving the tragic fate of Fantine, the innocent Cosette, the brave Marius, and the idealistic revolutionaries, all connected by fate, love, and a shared desire for justice.
Les Misérables is a profound exploration of human nature and social injustice, emphasizing the power of compassion, the importance of mercy, and the complexities of moral and legal systems. Hugo’s masterwork remains one of the greatest novels ever written, both as a thrilling narrative and as a call for empathy and reform.
About Author
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer, poet, and playwright, best known for his monumental works Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He was a leading figure in French Romanticism and a major influence on literature, both in France and internationally. Hugo’s works are characterized by their deep empathy for the poor and oppressed, as well as their exploration of social justice, morality, and the human condition.
Born in Besançon, France, Hugo began his literary career with poetry and later moved into novels and plays. His early works embraced the Romantic ideals of individualism, emotion, and rebellion against social norms. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831), his first major novel, is set in medieval Paris and explores themes of love, obsession, and societal outcasts through the tragic figure of Quasimodo, the bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral.
However, it was Les Misérables (1862) that solidified Hugo’s place in literary history. This epic novel spans several decades and follows the lives of several characters, most notably Jean Valjean, a former convict trying to redeem himself, and Javert, the unrelenting inspector pursuing him. The novel is both a social critique and a moral exploration of grace, justice, and redemption.
In addition to his literary career, Hugo was also a political figure and a champion of human rights. He was an outspoken critic of the French monarchy, an advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, and a defender of civil liberties.
Hugo’s works have been translated into numerous languages, adapted into films, plays, and musicals, and remain widely read today for their profound moral insights, unforgettable characters, and vivid depictions of society.
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+ 100 Total Pages
Read it on All Devices
+ 1,000 Active Readers
Book Description
Les Misérables (1862) by Victor Hugo is a sweeping epic that chronicles the lives of several characters, most notably Jean Valjean, a former convict who seeks redemption, and Inspector Javert, the relentless officer who pursues him. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, the novel explores themes of justice, love, sacrifice, and the struggle for social equality. Jean Valjean’s journey from hardened criminal to compassionate benefactor highlights the possibility of personal transformation, while Hugo paints a vivid portrait of a society marred by poverty, class struggles, and political unrest. Alongside Valjean’s story, Hugo weaves in subplots involving the tragic fate of Fantine, the innocent Cosette, the brave Marius, and the idealistic revolutionaries, all connected by fate, love, and a shared desire for justice.
Les Misérables is a profound exploration of human nature and social injustice, emphasizing the power of compassion, the importance of mercy, and the complexities of moral and legal systems. Hugo’s masterwork remains one of the greatest novels ever written, both as a thrilling narrative and as a call for empathy and reform.
About Author
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer, poet, and playwright, best known for his monumental works Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He was a leading figure in French Romanticism and a major influence on literature, both in France and internationally. Hugo’s works are characterized by their deep empathy for the poor and oppressed, as well as their exploration of social justice, morality, and the human condition.
Born in Besançon, France, Hugo began his literary career with poetry and later moved into novels and plays. His early works embraced the Romantic ideals of individualism, emotion, and rebellion against social norms. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831), his first major novel, is set in medieval Paris and explores themes of love, obsession, and societal outcasts through the tragic figure of Quasimodo, the bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral.
However, it was Les Misérables (1862) that solidified Hugo’s place in literary history. This epic novel spans several decades and follows the lives of several characters, most notably Jean Valjean, a former convict trying to redeem himself, and Javert, the unrelenting inspector pursuing him. The novel is both a social critique and a moral exploration of grace, justice, and redemption.
In addition to his literary career, Hugo was also a political figure and a champion of human rights. He was an outspoken critic of the French monarchy, an advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, and a defender of civil liberties.
Hugo’s works have been translated into numerous languages, adapted into films, plays, and musicals, and remain widely read today for their profound moral insights, unforgettable characters, and vivid depictions of society.