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Les Misérables

A novel written by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that has film and musical adaptations.
Consisting of 5 parts, all of which are set in different times, the novel can be considered as 5 volumes rather than the 1 book.

The most well known and regarded part is set in June 1832 and based loosely around the June rebellion. Important characters and dates in this section are accurate as Victor Hugo (the author) was present for part of said rebellion.
Les Misérables also happens to be the best selling musical of all time. It was first opened and performed in English on the 8th of October, 1985 by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The film was released in 2012.
Les Misérables is amazing but the film casting, as well as the casting in previous musical productions, has sparked conflict within fans. Fans of the novel are often not fond of the musical as it is inaccurate,
by Permets-tu January 2, 2015
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Les Misbian

An enthusiast for Les Miserables the musical that consumes your soul and will not let it free.

How it feels to be a LesMisbian:

Les mis has burst through your life like the sound of angels and the light of the sun. When your the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drum, there is your life about to end when the movie starts. To love that musical is to see the face of God.
"I want to start a revolution."

"You are such a Les Misbian.
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Les Misérables

1. The world's most popular musical. Set around the time of the French revolution, it is based on a novel by Victor Hugo.

2. A novel by Victor Hugo.

3. Several movies, including one with Geoffry Rush, Liam Neeson, and Claire Daines.
To love another person is to see the face of God.-Les Misérables
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Les Miserables

A play based on a book which was originally written in French. All of the characters, with the exception of Marius and Cosette, die. It is set during the French Revolution. It was originally preformed on Broadway in 1987.
Do you hear the people sing? Lost in the valley of the night. It is the music of a people who are climbing to the light. For the wretched of the earth there is a flame that never dies. Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. They will live again in freedom in the garden of the lord. They will walk behind the plowshare. They will put away the sword. The chain will be broken and all men will have their reward. Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me? Somewhere beyond the barricade is there a world you long to see? Do you hear the people sing? Say do you hear the distant drums? It is the future that they bring when tomorrow comes.
by Katie January 2, 2004
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The best musical to ever hit htis plannet. Set in the time of the french revolution this brings to life how people lived back then. Eponine ROCKS and Javert is kool. The music is beautiful and meaningful and wonderful to sing. Nothing can beat it.
'Without me, his world will go on turning. A World thats full of happiness that i have never known...I love him, I love Him, I love him... But only on my own...' - Eponine, On my Own
by Eponine July 15, 2004
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A good book based on france from the time of napoleon to the time of the revelution mostly centered around the character Jean Valjean and his "daughter" cossete marius falls in love with her and javert is the cop chasing Jean Valjean
by jimsonisgod September 23, 2005
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The best show in teh world which was performed by Dundee Schools Music Theatre on 26th - 29th August 2003
Weren't they as good as broadway
by Craig Hanlon December 2, 2003
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