Jean Valjean in Les Misérables: The Man Who Carried the Weight of the World

Among the many characters created by literature, few names carry as much weight and meaning as Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables.
The genius of Victor Hugo, a symbol of French Romanticism. Biography, curiosities, works, and reflections on his literary legacy.
Among the many characters created by literature, few names carry as much weight and meaning as Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables.