Les Misérables

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

About this book

"Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo is a French epic historical novel published in 1862. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, it follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's struggle for redemption. The novel explores the nature of law and grace, examining themes of justice, poverty, and love through the lives of interconnected characters in nineteenth-century France. Considered one of the greatest novels of its century, it depicts society's most downtrodden members and their fight for dignity.

Notes

Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables

Author

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

English