Les Misérables
Victor HugoRead continuously for over 160 years, adapted into theatre, film, and opera without diminishing the original.
“There are no bad plants and no bad men. There are only bad cultivators.”
— Victor Hugo
Why It's Lindy
Read continuously for over 160 years, adapted into theatre, film, and opera without diminishing the original. Hugo's questions — about poverty, law, conscience, and redemption — have lost none of their urgency.
About This Volume
Set in post-Napoleonic France, Les Misérables follows the ex-convict Jean Valjean across three decades as he reinvents himself while being pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. Through its intricate web of characters Hugo constructs a moral universe in which justice and mercy are perpetually in conflict.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Les Misérables?
Read continuously for over 160 years, adapted into theatre, film, and opera without diminishing the original. Hugo's questions — about poverty, law, conscience, and redemption — have lost none of their urgency.
What is Les Misérables about?
Set in post-Napoleonic France, Les Misérables follows the ex-convict Jean Valjean across three decades as he reinvents himself while being pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. Through its intricate web of characters Hugo constructs a moral universe in which justice and mercy are perpetually in conflict.
