Hugo, Victor. Les misérables. London : Penguin, 2012.
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A peasant is imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread and he is releases after 19 years. As an ex-convict, Jean Valjean will struggle against many odds until he becomes a rich man and is made mayor. All this time he will have to deal with police inspector Javert, who dedicates his life to recapture him. Beyond the particular story of Jean Valjean, Victor Hugo depicts the France of the first half of the 19th Century and its Revolution. This is a lyrical and long novel with a atmospheric and thought-provoking tone.
An acclaimed musical version of this story, starring Australian Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and directed by Tom Hooper, was released in 2012. Highlights of the movie are the impressive sets, the performances and the songs. More information about the movie can be found on IMDB.
+ Award winning musical, including three Oscars and several other awards.
+ Les Misérables in our library catalogue GO!
Sources: Penguin, IMDB, GoodReads, NoveList (through EBSCOhost), The Guardian Books
An acclaimed musical version of this story, starring Australian Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and directed by Tom Hooper, was released in 2012. Highlights of the movie are the impressive sets, the performances and the songs. More information about the movie can be found on IMDB.
+ Award winning musical, including three Oscars and several other awards.
+ Les Misérables in our library catalogue GO!
Sources: Penguin, IMDB, GoodReads, NoveList (through EBSCOhost), The Guardian Books
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