description: Among the most well known novels of the 19th century, it follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a twenty year period in the early 19th Century that includes the Napoleonic wars and subsequent decades. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist -ex-convict Jean Valjean - to redeem himself through good works, the novel examines the impact of Valjean's actions as social commentary. It examines the nature of good, evil, and the law, in a sweeping story that expounds upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love.
language: English
title: Les Miserables
titlecomplete: Les Miserables
characters: Bossuet, Bahorel, Cosette, Jean Valjean, Felix Tholomyès, Grantaire, Mademoiselle Gillenorman, Bishop Myriel, Enjolras, Combeferre, Gavroche, Marius Pontmercy, Éponine, Fantine, Fauchelevent, Toussaint, M. & Mme. Thénardier, Champmathieu, Javert, Azelma
genres: Historical, Literature, Classics, Novels, Classic Literature, France, Historical Fiction, Fiction, French Literature, Romance
ratings_count: 780527
places: France, Montreuil, Paris, Digne
awards: awardedAt: 1420099200000
name: French-American Foundation Translation Prize
category: Fiction (Christine Donougher)
publisher: Audiofy/Jimcin