About Books & Literature: Spotlight on Les Miserables

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor One of the greatest novels of all time (at least according to this Francophile, as well as Upton Sinclair, who wrote a famous preface to an English-language version of the book), Les Miserables has gone from the page to the stage, and now the famous stage musical has hit the big screen. 'Les Miserables' Film Review Our Guide to Theater, Wade Bradford, is a major Les Miz buff, and he offers his take on the big-screen adaptation. Read More... Search Related Topics:  les miserables  hugh jackman  anne hathaway 7 Reasons to Love 'Les Miz' And hey, you! Yeah, you! The snarky one, rolling your eyes at our Les Miz fandom! It's an entirely legitimate thing to be obsessed with, I'll have you know, and here are some great reasons why. Read More... Search Related Topics:  les miserables  victor hugo  hugh jackman Historical Background for 'Les Miz' To understand either the book, the stage musical, or any of the onscreen adaptations, it helps to actually know what's going on historically, given that actual events provide several major plot points. Here's a primer. Read More... Search Related Topics:  les miserables  uprising of 1832  french revolutions Victor Hugo Biography If you've never dug into any of Monsieur Hugo's enormous tomes (and they are massive -- the French version of Les Miserables is something around 1900 pages), don't hesitate to give one a try. And if the thought is too much to bear, at least learn a bit about the man who gave us Les Mis, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and many others (including some lovely and too often overlooked poetry). Read More... Search Related Topics:  victor hugo  biography  french literature Related Searches Les Miserables Literature Free Books Books for Children Writing a Books Featured Articles New Books for 2013 Peter Parker's Dead and I Don't Care Favorite Children's Books About Kwanzaa Desdemona and Othello - An Analysis Language in the News: Top Stories of 2012 John Keats Video   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Reviews of Recent Releases 'The Testament of Mary' by Colm Toibin 'Red Glove' by Holly Black 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio Advertisement