Les Miserables

5b, 1897 four volumes, Victor Hugo, printed in the United States

Description

Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, first published in 1862, is a sweeping French novel that intertwines themes of justice, redemption, love, and political upheaval. It follows the life of Jean Valjean, a former convict seeking to rebuild his life, while being relentlessly pursued by the rigid Inspector Javert. Along the way, Valjean’s path intersects with a host of unforgettable characters—including the tragic Fantine, the innocent Cosette, and the idealistic Marius—against the backdrop of social injustice and the 1832 Paris uprising. Rich in moral depth and human emotion, the novel remains one of the world’s most enduring literary masterpieces.

Notes

Beautiful green cloth with gold tooling on spine, first three pages detached for fully intact, slight rubbing on upper and lower spine, very fine condition overall.