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Jean Valjean
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Jean Valjean is the protagonist of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. The story depicts the character's struggle to lead a normal life and redeem himself after serving a 19-year-long prison sent
Jean Valjean disguised as Monsieur Madeleine. Illustration by Gustave Brion.
Jean Valjean disguised as Monsieur Madeleine. Illustration by Gustave Brion.
Valjean (right) in the Bagne of Toulon; the letters TF on his hat refer to travaux forcés ("hard labour").
Valjean (right) in the Bagne of Toulon; the letters TF on his hat refer to travaux forcés ("hard labour").
The death of Fantine; Valjean (as Monsieur Madeleine) closes her eyes.
The death of Fantine; Valjean (as Monsieur Madeleine) closes her eyes.
Valjean rescues Marius through the sewers. Illustration by Mead Schaeffer
Valjean rescues Marius through the sewers. Illustration by Mead Schaeffer
Les Misérables
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Les Misérables is a French epic historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published on 31 March 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Les Misérables has been popularize
Jean Valjean
…Jean Valjean (French: ) is the protagonist of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. The story depicts the character's struggle to lead a normal life and redeem himself after serving a 19-year-long prison sentence for stealing bread…
Eugène Vidocq, whose career provided a model for the character of Jean Valjean
Eugène Vidocq, whose career provided a model for the character of Jean Valjean
Fantine by Margaret Hall
Fantine by Margaret Hall
Cosette by Emile Bayard, from the original edition of Les Misérables (1862)
Cosette by Emile Bayard, from the original edition of Les Misérables (1862)