Les Misérables

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

Contributor:

Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Les Miserables

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It explores the themes of justice, morality, and the struggle between good and evil through the lives of its characters, primarily focusing on the troubled yet redemptive journey of Jean Valjean, a man trying to escape his past. The narrative also intertwines various social issues, illustrating the plight of the poor and marginalized in society. The beginning of "Les Misérables" introduces Bishop Myriel, a kind and selfless man exemplifying compassion and charity in a world rife with injustice. The narrative establishes his character as an embodiment of Christian values, emphasizing his willingness to give up his comforts to aid the needy. Through his actions-like turning his episcopal residence into a hospital for the poor and his dialogue with the people-Hugo sets the foundation for the moral questions that will resonate throughout the novel. This opening portion establishes the tone and themes that will play a crucial role in the development of the story as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Judith Boss and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mis%C3%A9rables

Release date is 2008-06-22