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France · 1862 · Historical novel
Les Misérables
A man hunted by the law spends a lifetime answering what goodness can mean.
Justice & lawRedemptionPoverty & dignity
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About this book
Imprisoned for stealing bread, Jean Valjean remains pursued by Inspector Javert. His life intersects with Fantine, Cosette, Marius, and a turbulent Paris. Hugo places one person’s moral choices inside the vast forces of poverty, law, and revolution, insisting on dignity and compassion.
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