Description

First published in 1862, Les Misérables is rich in both character portrayal and meticulous historical description. Set from the eve of the battle of Waterloo to the July Revolution of 1830, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean, street urchin Gavroche, rascal Thenardier, detective Javert, prostitute Fantine and her daughter Cosotte.