Which novel tells the story of Jean Valjean?
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Les Misérables
Victor Hugo's sprawling masterpiece was inspired by a real-life criminal turned philanthropist named Eugène François Vidocq. The title translates to 'The Miserable Ones,' reflecting the struggles of the underclass in 19th-century France.
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