Les Misérables (1862) is a novel by French author Victor Hugo, and among the best-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 starts in the year of Napoleon's final defeat. Principally focusing on the struggles of the protagonist—ex-convict Jean Valjean—who seeks to redeem himself, the novel also examines the impact of Valjean's actions for the sake… (more)
Language: English
Published in: 1862
Translator: Isabel F. Hapgood
Word count: 560,391 words (≈ about 37 hours)
Source: http://gutenberg.org
Copyright: Public Domain
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