«The Miserables» in French with a Parallel Translation

Les Misérables is an epic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1862. The protagonist is a former convict, Jean Valjean, his forceful personality is contrasted by another character, Javert, who personifies power. The book covers various significant topics such as justice, law, religion, and love. The novel is considered one of the greatest novels of the XIX century and recognized as a masterpiece of classical French literature.