Les Misérables

Written by Victor Hugo

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Historical Fiction

Audience: General readers, fans of classic literature

Tone: Serious

In "Les Misérables," Victor Hugo intricately weaves the lives of Jean Valjean, a reformed convict, and Fantine, a desperate mother, against the backdrop of 19th-century France, exploring themes of justice, redemption, and the enduring struggle for dignity amidst societal injustices.