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With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)An epic novel of nineteenth-century France, Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who works to redeem his past. Popularized by the film and musical, the novel is a sweeping masterpiece of character, adventure and emotion.