Les Misérables is widely considered to be one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. First published in France in 1862, Les Misérables is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuously after an unexpected act of forgiveness by a kindly bishop changes his life. His righteous actions change people's lives in surprising ways and culminate in romance between two young people on the eve of the French Revolution. Featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, this edition of Les Misérables is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.