Les Misérables

A Tale of Love, Redemption, and Revolution in Nineteenth-Century FranceBy Victor Hugo
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Victor Hugo's monumental novel, Les Misérables, intricately weaves the lives of disparate characters across the backdrop of early 19th-century France. Through rich descriptive prose and deeply emotional dialogue, Hugo explores themes of justice, redemption, and the enduring human spirit. The narrative oscillates between the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and the relentless pursuit of Inspector Javert, all while illuminating the social injustices of the era. Notable for its profound philosophical digressions and sweeping historical context, Les Misérables stands as a compelling critique of the socio-political constructs that govern human behavior and morality. Victor Hugo, a seminal figure in the Romantic literary movement, drew from his own experiences with poverty, exile, and political turmoil. His life was marked by a fervent engagement with social justice, which is vividly reflected in this epic tale. Having witnessed firsthand the suffering of the underclass, Hugo crafted a narrative that not only tells a gripping story but also serves as an impassioned plea for compassion and human dignity. Les Misérables is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human nature and society. It invites readers to engage with its profound moral questions and to reflect on the redemptive power of love and forgiveness. This classic work transcends time and offers invaluable insights into the human condition, making it a vital addition to any literary collection.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 4.4 (915.9K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length64 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter 1 (pt. 1)
14Chapter 1 (pt. 14)
2Chapter 1 (pt. 2)
15Chapter 1 (pt. 15)
3Chapter 1 (pt. 3)
16Chapter 1 (pt. 16)
4Chapter 1 (pt. 4)
17Chapter 1 (pt. 17)
5Chapter 1 (pt. 5)
18Chapter 1 (pt. 18)
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6Chapter 1 (pt. 6)
19Chapter 1 (pt. 19)
7Chapter 1 (pt. 7)
20Chapter 1 (pt. 20)
8Chapter 1 (pt. 8)
21Chapter 1 (pt. 21)
9Chapter 1 (pt. 9)
22Chapter 1 (pt. 22)
10Chapter 1 (pt. 10)
23Chapter 1 (pt. 23)
11Chapter 1 (pt. 11)
24Chapter 1 (pt. 24)
12Chapter 1 (pt. 12)
25Chapter 1 (pt. 25)
13Chapter 1 (pt. 13)
26Chapter 1 (pt. 26)
Die Elenden (Les Misérables)Victor Hugo33h 25m4.4 (915.9K)$24 · $0.00
Der Glöckner von Notre-DameVictor Hugo22h 45m4.2 (267.9K)$24 · $0.00
Seeing Europe through the Eyes of the Famous Authors (Vol. 1-8)Victor Hugo, Henry James, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Howitt, William Makepeace Thackeray, Augustus J. C. Hare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Bayard Taylor, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Grant Allen, John Ruskin, Hippolyte Adolphe Taine, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe45h 33m$1.99 · $0.00
Ausgewählte Gedichte von Victor HugoVictor Hugo10h 54m4.2 (28)$1 · $0.00
Ausgewählte Werke von Victor HugoVictor Hugo130h 2m4.3 (20)$1 · $0.00
Lucretia BorgiaVictor Hugo4h 10m3.9 (1.9K)$1 · $0.00
Die Arbeiter des MeeresVictor Hugo15h 38m4.2 (7.9K)$1 · $0.00
1793: Historischer RomanVictor Hugo15h 21m4.2 (9.3K)$2 · $0.00
Maria Tudor & Lucretia BorgiaVictor Hugo6h 48m4.0 (1.3K)$1 · $0.00
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Los miserablesVictor Hugo37h 50m4.4 (929.9K)$12 · $0.00
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