Discover books similar to "Les Misérables"

Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities

Set in the tumultuous years of the French Revolution, this classic novel by Charles Dickens explores themes of resurrection, redemption, and the unyielding power of love. Like 'Les Misérables', 'A Tale of Two Cities' is a sweeping historical narrative that delves into the human condition amidst political and social upheaval.

Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo

In this thrilling adventure, Edmond Dantès seeks revenge against those who wrongfully imprisoned him, while navigating the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and justice. Much like 'Les Misérables', 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a tale of perseverance, redemption, and the transformative power of vengeance.

Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace

Spanning the tumultuous period from 1805 to 1815, 'War and Peace' follows the lives of five aristocratic Russian families against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Tolstoy's epic novel, like 'Les Misérables', delves into the human condition amidst political and social upheaval, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the indomitable human spirit.

George Eliot

Middlemarch

Set in a small English town during the 1830s, 'Middlemarch' is a richly textured exploration of the interconnected lives of its inhabitants. Like 'Les Misérables', this novel delves into themes of ambition, love, and the human capacity for growth and change, offering a nuanced portrait of society and the individual.

Victor Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Set in 15th-century Paris, this classic novel tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his doomed love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. Like 'Les Misérables', 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is a sweeping historical narrative that explores themes of love, justice, and the human condition.

Charles Dickens

Great Expectations

This coming-of-age novel follows the life of Pip, an orphan who dreams of rising above his humble beginnings. Like 'Les Misérables', 'Great Expectations' explores themes of ambition, love, and the transformative power of social class, offering a nuanced portrait of Victorian England.

Charles Dickens

Bleak House

Set in the shadow of the Court of Chancery, this sprawling novel tells the story of Esther Summerson, a young woman who becomes embroiled in a bitter legal battle over a disputed inheritance. Like 'Les Misérables', 'Bleak House' is a sweeping social critique that explores themes of justice, morality, and the human condition.

Charles Dickens

David Copperfield

This classic novel follows the life of David Copperfield, a young boy who must navigate the treacherous waters of love, friendship, and social class. Like 'Les Misérables', 'David Copperfield' is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of ambition, redemption, and the human capacity for growth and change.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter

Set in Puritan New England, this classic novel tells the story of Hester Prynne, a young woman who is ostracized by her community after giving birth to a child out of wedlock. Like 'Les Misérables', 'The Scarlet Letter' is a powerful exploration of the human capacity for forgiveness, redemption, and the indomitable human spirit.

Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

This classic novel tells the story of Jane Eyre, a young governess who falls in love with her enigmatic employer, Mr. Rochester. Like 'Les Misérables', 'Jane Eyre' is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, justice, and the human condition, offering a nuanced portrait of the Victorian era.

Charlotte Brontë

Villette

Set in a Belgian boarding school, this novel tells the story of Lucy Snowe, a young woman who must navigate the treacherous waters of love, friendship, and social class. Like 'Les Misérables', 'Villette' is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of ambition, redemption, and the human capacity for growth and change.