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Author: (French) Victor Hugo
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Les Misérables is the crown of Hugo's literary creation. It presents a vast panorama of French social life from 1793 to 1832, with striking imagery, magnificent colors, and grandeur, serving as a model of the fusion of realism and romanticism. The novel narrates the tragic life of the protagonist, Jean Valjean, and through his unfortunate fate, it also showcases the life journey of the impoverished people of France. It can be said that Les Misérables is an "encyclopedia of human suffering." Les Misérables is not only a summary of Hugo's thoughts but, more importantly, a product of the historical development and social realities of the 19th century. This is not only because of the scenes it depicts and the historical content they contain, but also because of the major social issues it raises—specifically the plight of the working class. The way he poses this question and the solutions he envisions are deeply marked by the spirit of the times. As a great work of human thought, Les Misérables has been embraced worldwide. As a monumental achievement of literature, it holds an undeniable and immortal position in the treasure trove of world literature. Since its publication over a century ago, it has been adapted into films multiple times. The literary realm it created is a celebrated site in the history of world literature.