Les Misérables is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. First published in France in 1862, it is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuously after an unexpected act of forgiveness...

Les Misérables is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. First published in France in 1862, it is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuously after an unexpected act of forgiveness by a kindly bishop changes his life. His righteous actions change people's lives in surprising ways and culminate in romance between two young people on the eve of the French Revolution. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Les Misérables is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.