"Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo is a 19th-century tale that investigates justice, morality, and the fight between good and evil through compelling characters, mainly Jean Valjean, a man running from his past while seeking redemption. Intertwined with these personal struggles are broad social issues, highlighting the misery of the poor and outcast. The story starts with Bishop Myriel, a kind-hearted figure symbolizing compassion and charity in a world filled with cruelty. By showing the bishop's sacrifices and interactions, Victor Hugo establishes a strong sense of Christian values and sets the stage for the many moral questions that drive the story.
Les Misérables
By Victor Hugo
In 19th century France, a man's quest for redemption clashes with a society teeming with injustice, all while being ignited by a bishop's act of kindness.
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About the AuthorVictor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms.
Victor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms.
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