So long as there shall exist, by virtue of law and custom, decrees of damnation pronounced by society, artificially creating hells amid the civilization of earth, and adding the element of human fate to divine destiny; so long as the three great problems of the century—the degradation of man through pauperism, the corruption of woman through hunger, the crippling of children through lack of light—are unsolved; so long as social asphyxia is possible in any part of the world;—in other words, and with a still wider significance, so long as ignorance and poverty exist on earth, books of the nature of Les Misérables cannot fail to be of use.
I love the preface. Presented it in literature class once years ago and everyone thought it was so beautiful, so powerful. ❤️ so excited for this year, I hope I can keep up this time!
I love the preface. Presented it in literature class once years ago and everyone thought it was so beautiful, so powerful. ❤️ so excited for this year, I hope I can keep up this time!
A very strong preface!!! Really highlights how important Hugo’s message is with Les Misérables. I’m very excited to read it with everyone!!! 🥰❤️