Style

Les Miserables

by Victor Hugo

Les Miserables: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

The style of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables is flowing and symbolic due to the author's verbose sentences, historic digressions, and unique cast of characters. Hugo's sentences often last entire paragraphs, drawing the readers in with a ferocity and keeping them invested until the very last word. With such fluidity, Hugo is able to portray action sequences with intensity and descriptive scenes with integrity.