Victor Hugo's masterpiece, "Les Misérables," has been translated into nearly every language in the world. It is difficult to count the number of times it has been adapted for cinema or television, in any language, or the number of times it has been performed on stage. Each time, it attracts millions of people who have previously seen or read it. Since 1863, "Les Misérables" continues to be read at an increasing rate, and a second or even third reading reveals just how much was missed, because it is not merely a well-crafted and captivating plot. It is a novel of human greatness in the face of the harshest conditions, a novel of overflowing emotions of love and beauty. It is as much a deep dive into the human soul—with all its baseness and loftiness, injustice and justice, strength and weakness—as it is an introduction to Paris as we have never known it. It explores the historical period following the great French Revolution of 1789 and its most impactful repercussions on the modern world. This revolution, despite its setbacks, pain, and sacrifices, held fast to the slogans of brotherhood, equality, and freedom. The novel introduces us to unforgettable human characters. Readers will not forget what Fantine suffered for her daughter's happiness, what Jean Valjean endured to transform from a convict of hard labor into a man whose heart is filled with goodness and love, or what Marius and Cosette overcame for their love to become a wonderfully inspiring model. Javert, Thénardier, Gavroche, Éponine, the Friends of the ABC—names and figures with all their dignity, malice, pride, or weakness, will remain etched in the mind of anyone who reads this novel.

• Publishing House: Dar Al-Tanweer for Printing, Publishing and Distribution
• Author: Victor Hugo
• ISBN: 9789938886566
• Number of Pages: 464
• Year of Publication: 2014
• Cover Type: Paperback