Les Misérables

Les Misérables was written by Victor Hugo and published in 1862. That was 150 years ago in France.

Jean Valjean (a.k.a. prison 24601) is the main protagonist in the novel, is finding redemption for his wrong doings. He stolen a loaf of bread to feed his sister and his family, got caught and was sent to prison for 5 years. Another 14 years was put on him for his escape attempts.

Throughout his life, he always try do the right things, as a redemption of himself to God.
He tried to save Fantine, and eventually Cosette, Fantine's daughter bore out of wedlock, Marius, Corsette's love interest as well as Varjet (the police officer who himself finding redemption of his own).

While I have not read the book, the musical strongly touched me. This is one of the best song in the musical production, Bring Him Home, sang by Alfie Boe. This is definitely the best rendition I have ever heard and one could only cry, listening to it. It depicts the scene where Valjean prays to God to bring Marius back to him and Cosette safely.

To love another person is to see the face of God.”

― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

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