
“Les Misérables” is one of Victor Hugo’s most celebrated novels, first published in 1862. This epic masterpiece tells the story of former convict Jean Valjean, who seeks to redeem his past and start a new life, but finds himself relentlessly pursued by the uncompromising Inspector Javert. Set against the backdrop of social upheaval in nineteenth-century France, the novel explores themes of justice, redemption, love, and revolution.