Ninety-Three by Victor Hugo - Political Fiction Novel | Hardcover

Victor Hugo's final major novel, Ninety-Three, offers a dramatic and profound exploration of the French Revolution's most violent period. Newly translated by David Bellos, this work plunges readers into the heart of a nation in turmoil, examining courage, betrayal, and the clash of ideologies across different social strata.

The narrative centers on the tumultuous year of 1793, a peak of revolutionary fervor and bloodshed. Hugo masterfully intertwines the fates of three key characters: a nobleman who has joined the revolutionary cause, a devoted mother caught in the conflict, and a zealous commander driven by duty. Their intertwined journeys test the limits of their convictions and loyalties amidst the chaos of the revolution.

Considered Hugo's most political and prophetic novel, Ninety-Three stands as an epic equal to Les Misérables in its scope of drama, emotion, adventure, and sacrifice.

• A new translation by acclaimed translator David Bellos.
• Explores the intense political and social upheaval of the French Revolution.
• Features compelling characters whose lives are dramatically intertwined.
• Hugo's last great novel, rich in drama and prophetic insight.

• Author: Victor Hugo
• Translator: David Bellos
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English, French
• Print Length: 448 pages
• Dimensions: 14.1 x 4.7 x 21 cm
• Item Weight: 570 g
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Release Date: June 25, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0241744059
• ISBN-13: 978-0241744055

This edition is ideal for readers interested in historical fiction, political commentary, and classic literature, offering a powerful look at a pivotal moment in history through the lens of one of literature's greatest storytellers.