Los Miserables

Les Misérables is a novel written by Victor Hugo, published in 1862.

It explores themes of justice, morality, and the struggle between good and evil through the lives of its characters.

The novel is set from 1815 to the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris and focuses on Jean Valjean, who transforms from a thief into an honest man while being pursued by the zealous police officer Javert.

The story also involves the plight of Fantine, her daughter Cosette, and the young student Marius, all intertwined with broader social issues of the time, including poverty, social injustice, and the long-term effects of the French Revolution on French society.