les misérables

The greatest musical evar. Which is NOT SET DURING THE French Revolution, but the Paris student uprisings of the 1830s. Oy.

Going to see Les Misérables this weekend -- YAY

by joe-nobody October 4, 2005

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

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

by Kathe July 18, 2008

Les Misérables

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

Les Misérables

The Greatest musical of all time. Worst movie of all time

Kid 1: Les misérables is like your cat. Awesome.
Kid 2: whoah

by Big Brain Joe June 2, 2021

Les Miserables

A Broadway musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo of the same name. Typically assumed to take place during the French Revolution, it in fact is set during the early 1800s, particularly during an uprising against Napoleon III in the 1830s. The plot follows Jean Valjean, a convict who broke parole, rose to become a factory owner and mayor, and adopted the child of a former factory worker-turned prostitue. Throughout the story, Valjean is pursued incessantly by Javert, a policeman who believes that, by God's will, he will recapture Valjean. Other subplots present themselves along the story, including a love triangle between Valjean's adopted daughter (Cosette), a reluctant revolutionary (Marius Pontmercy), and a streetgirl (Eponine Thenardier), and the wheelings and dealing of Eponine's swindling parents. A fantastic novel and a beautiful musical.

Les Miserables, one of the few published works of Victor Hugo, is considered a classic in French literature.

by Medea37 January 18, 2009

Les Miserables

My personal favorite musical and book. Musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, the book is written by Victor Hugo.
In this story we follow Jean Valjean, an exconvict who becomes good, but is always being chased by a policeman named Javert
Unlike popular belief Les Miserables is not set during the French Revolution, but after in a student led failed revolution called the June Rebellion

Les Miserables recently celebrated their 25th anniversary as a musical, and in London Jean Valjean is being played by Alfie Boe, Marius is being played by Gareth Gates, Cosette is being played by Katie Hall, and until Thurs Sept 15th 2011 Matt Lucas is playing M. Thenardier

"Les Miserables is set during the French Revoultion"

"No its not idiot! It's set during the June Rebellion!"

by Eponine Thenardier September 11, 2011