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De Ellendigen (Deel 2 van 5)

by Victor Hugo

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"De Ellendigen (Deel 2 van 5)" by Victor Hugo is a French epic historical novel first published in 1862. This monumental work follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's struggle for redemption in 19th-century France, spanning from 1815 to the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris. Through intersecting lives of unforgettable characters, Hugo explores justice, grace, poverty, and love against the backdrop of French history and Parisian streets. The novel examines society's most downtrodden members, depicting humanity's journey from darkness to light, from injustice to redemption.

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