“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.
