"Twenty Years Later" is a classic novel by the French writer Victor Hugo, which is considered a continuation of his outstanding work "Endymion's Men". In this book, the author talks about the fate of the main characters, which have changed over the course of twenty years. The story of Jean Valjean, Cosette, Thénardier and other characters that became known to readers in the previous book unfolds in new issues and trials. Hugo successfully combined social problems, romance and philosophical reflections, making "Twenty Years Later" an important literary event. This book leaves a deep impression and makes readers think about eternal values and life choices.