This classic novel by Victor Hugo tells the story of Jean Valjean, a man who is imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread and later becomes a prominent figure in society. The novel explores themes of justice, redemption, and love, and is renowned for its vivid characters and sweeping narrative. This edition features a new translation in five volumes and is a must-read for fans of classic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.