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Monday, October 24, 2005

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo


Set in Paris in the 1830’s, this epic novel introduces the character Jean Valjean, a noble peasant who is imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. The novel explores the Parisian underworld, battles between good and evil, and ultimately is a criticism of French political and judicial systems.

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