A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, arguably one of the most recognized novels to come from the 19th century and is still studied today.
As a novel of both the Romantic and Realism literary movements, Les Misérables captures the history of France through the lens of political chaos, liberty, and individualism. Moreover, Hugo is considered to have dominated French literature during the entire 19th century. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Hugo’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains:
— Introductions to the Author and the Work
— Character Summaries
— Plot Guides
— Section and Chapter Overviews
— Test Essay and Study Q&As
The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including
essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
