1993

Author: Hugo
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Les Misérables is Hugo's last long novel, fully showcasing the author's exceptional writing artistry and moving humanitarian ideals. The entire book is filled with climaxes and gripping moments. Les Misérables is the last long novel of Hugo, the renowned French Romanticist master in the world of literature. In the novel, Hugo portrays three central characters: the Count of La Mole, a leader of the Vendean rebels; his nephew, General Javert, the commander suppressing the rebellion; and Simenon, the family teacher and special envoy of the Committee of Public Safety. Around them unfolds a complex plot, vividly depicting the life-and-death struggle between the bourgeoisie and feudal forces. In the end: the Count of La Mole, who survives death, returns to the burning castle out of a sense of conscience to save three children; Javert, moved by his uncle's humanitarian spirit, willingly gives his own life to save the Count; and Simenon takes his own life by shooting himself at the moment Javert's head falls. Les Misérables can be said to be the ultimate display of Hugo's writing artistry and humanitarian spirit.