Why is it called Les Miserables?
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Why is it called Les Misérables?
Les Misérables has several shades of meaning in French. Translators say that Victor Hugo’s novel, published in 1862, could just as well be titled The Miserable Ones, The Outcasts, The Wretched Poor, The Victims or The Dispossessed.
What was Les Misérables based on?
Les Misérables (musical)
| Les Misérables | |
|---|---|
| Book | Alain Boublil Claude-Michel Schönberg |
| Basis | Les Misérables by Victor Hugo |
| Premiere | 24 September 1980: Palais des Sports, Paris |
| Productions | Multiple global productions since 1985 |
Why did Jean Valjean steal bread?
The story depicts the character’s 19-year-long struggle to lead a normal life after serving a prison sentence for stealing bread to feed his sister’s children during a time of economic depression and various attempts to escape from prison.
What year is Les Mis set in?
1832
The film follows the life of paroled criminal, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) in his struggle for redemption, from 1815 to the June Rebellion of 1832.
Who wrote Les Mis songs?
Claude-Michel Schönberg
John Cameron
Les Misérables/Composers
How does Les Mis end?
As they rush to Valjean’s house, Marius tells Cosette that Valjean saved his life at the barricade. They arrive to find Valjean near death and reconcile with him. Valjean tells Cosette her mother’s story and name. He dies content and is buried beneath a blank slab in Père Lachaise Cemetery.
Who won the June Rebellion?
Orléanist
June Rebellion
| June 1832 Paris Rebellion | |
|---|---|
| Date 5–6 June 1832 Location Paris Result Orléanist victory, rebellion crushed | |
| Belligerents | |
| July Monarchy National Guards Regular Army | Republicans |
| Commanders and leaders |
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