Quatrevingt-treize

"Quatrevingt-treize" is the French title for Victor Hugo's novel, meaning "ninety-three" in English. It refers to the year 1793 during the French Revolution, a period marked by intense political upheaval and violence. The novel explores the conflicts between revolutionary ideals and personal loyalties, set against the backdrop of this tumultuous year. It examines themes of justice, heroism, and moral ambiguity through the stories of characters on different sides of the upheaval, illustrating the complexities of revolutionary change and its human costs.