In 19th-century France, paroled convict Jean Valjean breaks parole to start a new life, pursued relentlessly by the obsessed inspector Javert. Adopting the orphaned Cosette, Valjean's path crosses with student revolutionaries on the barricades of Paris. This powerful graphic novel captures the themes of love, redemption, social justice, and sacrifice with detailed, dramatic illustrations.
About the Author
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French novelist, poet, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Widely regarded as one of the greatest French writers of all time, his notable works include Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
