This gripping drama tells the story of a young man who turns to a life of crime in order to survive in the slums of Paris. With vivid characters and a taut plot, the author captures the desperation and hopelessness of those caught in the grip of poverty and injustice. At the same time, he offers a searing indictment of a society that values wealth and power above all else. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...