Les Misérables

Name: Les Misérables
Author: Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo’s masterpiece is a profound exploration of social injustice and the redemptive power of mercy. Set in post-Napoleonic France, it follows Jean Valjean, a man marked by his past, as he encounters the radical compassion of Bishop Myriel. This epic narrative critiques a society that breeds poverty and "social asphyxia," offering a timeless synthesis of revolutionary progress and spiritual grace. A lyrical, philosophical journey into the depths of human suffering and hope.

Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

Format: eBook, WebBook

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About the Author

Victor Hugo

French novelist, poet, and playwright (1802-1885). Victor Marie Hugo was a writer, intellectual, and committed political figure. He is considered one of the greatest authors in French and world literature, and several of his works are essential masterpieces of Romanticism. Hugo's texts explore the human condition amidst the political and social upheavals of 19th-century France, addressing themes of social justice, redemption, and misery. His most acclaimed novels include *Notre-Dame de Paris* (1831), *Les Misérables* (1862), *The Toilers of the Sea* (1866), and *The Man Who Laughs* (1869).