Eugène Sue revolutionized 19th-century literature with his gripping, socially conscious serials. Born to a wealthy family, he initially wrote maritime adventures before pivoting to urban realism. The Mysteries of Paris became a cultural phenomenon, revealing the underbelly of Parisian life and inspiring reforms. His later works, like The Wandering Jew, combined melodrama with radical politics. Sue’s legacy endures as a bridge between popular fiction and social activism.