Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (1862)

Les Misérables is a classic French novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862.

The novel follows the life of Jean Valjean, a former convict struggling to redeem himself.

Valjean is relentlessly pursued by the police inspector Javert, who attempts to return him to prison for violating his parole.

Valjean meets Fantine, a single mother, and promises to take care of her daughter, Cosette.

Valjean and Cosette flee to Paris to escape Javert, and Valjean struggles to provide for Cosette.

The novel follows the struggles of several characters as the French Revolution begins to unfold.

During the revolution, Valjean rescues a young student, Marius, who is in love with Cosette.

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