Les Misérables: Volume 4

Book Description:

Les Misérables, Volume IV: Saint-Denis takes readers deeper into Victor Hugo's sweeping epic, where love, sacrifice, and revolution collide in the tumultuous streets of 19th-century Paris. This volume chronicles the stories of unforgettable characters who find themselves swept up in the tides of history, grappling with personal struggles and societal upheaval.

The volume begins by exploring the political and social unrest that has Paris teetering on the edge of revolution. Hugo paints a vivid backdrop of a society riddled with inequality, corruption, and the cracks of a crumbling monarchy. Against this setting, the young and idealistic Marius Pontmercy faces an internal battle, torn between his passion for the revolutionary ideals of the Friends of the ABC and his deepening love for Cosette, the daughter of the mysterious Jean Valjean. As Marius navigates his identity and convictions, he discovers the harsh realities of love, duty, and the sacrifices demanded by revolution.