Lea Miserable

by Victor Hugo

"Les Misérables" is a French historical novel written by Victor Hugo. It was first published in 1862 and is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. The novel is set in early 19th-century France and follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly focusing on the ex-convict Jean Valjean.

The story covers a wide range of social issues, including justice, love, morality, and the struggle for redemption. It has been adapted into numerous films, musicals, and plays, making it one of the most enduring and widely recognized works of literature.

2151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2024

About the author

After Napoleon III seized power in 1851, French writer Victor Marie Hugo went into exile and in 1870 returned to France; his novels include The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1831) and Les Misérables (1862).

This poet, playwright, novelist, dramatist, essayist, visual artist, statesman, and perhaps the most influential, important exponent of the Romantic movement in France, campaigned for human rights. People in France regard him as one of greatest poets of that country and know him better abroad.

Reviews

[Juan Ramon Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve never read a book like this. It’s crazy how Hugo goes into tangents and then brings you back to the narrative. Ngl tho I was bored with the battle of Waterloo tangent but the other ones were kinda entertaining —like the Paris sewer system one. All the characters were iconic and the story was impeccable. Idk if I will ever read a book like this in my life but I’m glad I did cuz now I have this book to compare every other book to. Even though it was long, I can see Hugo’s vision and acknowledge that it’s a masterpiece of literary fiction and can justify the length of this work. Everyone should read this one at least once in their lifetime!