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Name: Les Misérables
Rating: 4.340909090909 (44 reviews)
Author: Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo’s *Les Misérables* is a sweeping historical narrative set in early 19th‑century France. It chronicles Jean Valjean, a former peasant and convict whose life is marked by imprisonment and moral struggle. The story follows his relentless pursuit by the determined police inspector Javert, while interweaving themes of social injustice, poverty, and the quest for redemption. Hugo uses the characters' experiences to comment on the broader social life, customs, and political conditions of France during this era, offering profound insights into the human spirit amid hardship.

First publish date: 1863

Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Victor Hugo

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