# De Ellendigen (Deel 4 van 5)

By Victor Hugo.

"De Ellendigen (Deel 4 van 5)" by Victor Hugo is a French epic historical novel first published in 1862. This fourth volume continues the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean's struggle for redemption against the backdrop of French society. Set between 1815 and the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel explores themes of law and grace, justice and mercy, while following the intersecting lives of unforgettable characters. Hugo examines poverty's degradation, social condemnation, and humanity's journey from darkness to light. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: Dutch
- Subjects: Historical fiction; Orphans -- Fiction; Paris (France) -- Fiction; Epic literature; Ex-convicts -- Fiction

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## Audiobooks of it

- [Ellendigen - Deel 4 - St. Denis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/9038) by Victor Hugo (15 h 18 min, Dutch)

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