Sensational, dramatic, packed with rich excitement, and filled with the sweep and violence of human passions, this novel is not only a superb adventure but a powerful social document. The story of how the convict Jean-Valjean struggled to escape his past and reaffirm his humanity, in a world brutalized by poverty and ignorance, became the gospel of the poor and the oppressed.

With this valuable set, you get both the Teacher Guide and Student Packet for Les Misérables, plus one copy of the novel for each student in your class. The Novel Units® Class Set includes 1 Teacher Guide, 1 Student Packet, and 30 copies of the novel.