num_pages: 192
description: Its a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original French title, which has not been successfully translated from French (attempts ranging from The Miserable, The Wretched, The Miserable Ones, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor and The Victims, to The Dispossessed).Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, focusing on the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption. Examining the nature of law and grace, the novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. Les Misérables has been popularized through numerous adaptations for the stage, television, and film, including a musical and a film adaptation of that musical.  The appearance of the novel was highly anticipated and advertised. Critical reactions were diverse, but most of them were negative. Commercially, the work was a great success globally
language: English
title: Les Misérables
titlecomplete: Les Misérables
characters: Éponine, Azelma, Marius Pontmercy, M. & Mme. Thénardier, Fantine, Grantaire, Toussaint, Bishop Myriel, Bahorel, Felix Tholomyès, Champmathieu, Enjolras, Fauchelevent, Combeferre, Jean Valjean, Javert, Cosette, Gavroche, Mademoiselle Gillenorman, Bossuet
genres: Classics, France, Historical, Novels, Classic Literature, Romance, Historical Fiction, Literature, French Literature, Fiction
ratings_count: 780449
places: Digne, Montreuil, France, Paris
awards: awardedAt: 1420099200000
name: French-American Foundation Translation Prize
category: Fiction (Christine Donougher)
publisher: Arcade Publishing