description: Les Miserables is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. First published in France in 1862, it is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuously after an unexpected act of forgiveness by a kindly bishop changes his life. His righteous actions change people's lives in surprising ways and culminate in romance between two young people. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Les Miserables is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.
language: French
title: Les Miserables 2* [extraits]
titlecomplete: Les Miserables 2* [extraits]
characters: Enjolras, Toussaint, Grantaire, Gavroche, M. & Mme. Thénardier, Marius Pontmercy, Cosette, Éponine, Javert, Azelma, Jean Valjean
genres: Historical, Literature, Classics, Novels, 19th Century, France, Roman, Historical Fiction, French Literature, Fiction
ratings_count: 6029
places: France, Paris
series: Les Misérables
publisher: Editions Larousse