Les Misérables Book download in PDF, ePub & Mobi
by Victor Hugo
Historical fiction Social criticism Epic Justice Redemption The nature of law and grace The struggles of the poor and disenfranchised The impact of love and compassion The moral philosophy of crime and punishment
Les Misérables is a novel written by Victor Hugo and originally published in 1862. It is considered one of the most important works of the 19th century.
In Les Miserables, Victor Hugo tells the story of Jean Valjean, a man who is imprisoned simply for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his hungry family. When he is released from prison, at the age of 19, it is really difficult for him to find a job because he has a criminal record.
He is taken in by a bishop who gives him money with which Valjean starts a new life. However, he is pursued by the police inspector Javert, who aims to return him to prison. Valjean will try to escape from this agent and be able to develop his own life.
The novel explores the themes of justice, morality and love. Examining the nature of law and grace, Les Misérables elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love.
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Les Misérables by Victor Hugo is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Les Misérables in PDF or ePub.
WHY READ LES MISÉRABLES IN 2025?
163 years later, still timelyA vast story that keeps its eyes on small mercies. "Les Misérables" turns law, poverty, and hope into scenes of work—rescue, shelter, reading, revolt—without losing tenderness. Hugo alternates chase with meditation so the city feels lived-in. You don’t just watch characters change; you learn what change costs.
Debates about justice and safety need more than slogans. The novel shows how policy touches kitchens, classrooms, and streets, and how mercy and order argue inside the same heart. Digressions on slang, sewers, and history supply context like footnotes you feel. It’s big because the problem is big.
Mercy and law
Punishment and forgiveness collide without sentimentality. The book refuses to simplify either.
Paris as organism
Barricades, alleys, and crowds shape fate. The city thinks and remembers.
Digressions as data
Essays on history and craft deepen plot stakes. Context becomes part of the drama.
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