Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. In the English-speaking world, the novel is usually referred to by its original French title. However, several alternatives have been used, including The Miserables, The Wretched, The Miserable Ones, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, The Victims and The Dispossessed. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption. Examining the nature of law and grace, the novel elaborates upon the history of France, the architecture and urban design of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love.
| Author | Victor Hugo |
| Illustrator | Emile Bayard |
| Publisher | A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie. |
About Les Misérables
Based on Victor Hugo's novel of the same name, the show is set in 19th-century France and tells the tale of French peasant Jean Valjean in a search for redemption after serving 19 years in jail. It was revived on Broadway in 2006, and again in 2014.
Achievement of Les Misérables
The production won Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score. It also twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Most Popular Show as well as Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Music.
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Latest information about Les Misérables updated on July 28 2021.
