Les Misérables centres on the character Jean Valjean, an ex-convict in
19th-century France
. The story spans many years as it tells of Valjean's release from prison and reformation as an industrialist while being constantly pursued by the morally strict inspector Javert.
What year was Les Miserables set?
The June rebellion of
1832
was an uprising in Paris against the rule of King Louis-Philippe, fuelled by economic hardship and a cholera epidemic. It was quashed, and is remembered mainly for its inclusion in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, Les Misérables.
What period in French history is Les Miserables set?
The French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille in 1789. The principal events of Les Misérables take place in
1832
. Different century. The July Revolution two years earlier had put the Orléanist monarchy on the throne, under the popular “Citizen King” Louis-Philippe.
Where does the play Les Miserables take place?
Paris
: City of light, city of love, and city of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables! Immortalized in its many incarnations, from the page to the stage to screens both big and small, Hugo's Paris of 1832 largely exists no more.
What time is Les Miserables on?
Les Misérables launched on BBC One on Sunday, December 30 and continues TONIGHT (February 3) at
9pm
.
Who is the father of Fantine's baby?
Félix Tholomyès
is the former lover of Fantine and the biological father of Cosette, though this was never mentioned in the musical.
What is the main message of Les Misérables?
Les Misérables is a show about
courage, love, heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit
—themes which undoubtedly transcend time and place. Perhaps the most relevant themes, however, are related to the dignity of the human person.
What does Les Miserables mean?
Les Misérables has several shades of meaning in French. Translators say that Victor Hugo's novel, published in 1862, could just as well be titled The Miserable Ones,
The Outcasts
, The Wretched Poor, The Victims or The Dispossessed.
Who led the French Revolution?
The French Revolution lasted 10 years from 1789 to 1799. It began on July 14, 1789 when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. The revolution came to an end 1799 when a general named
Napoleon
overthrew the revolutionary government and established the French Consulate (with Napoleon as leader).
Who won the French Revolution?
A result of the French Revolution was the end of the French monarchy. The revolution began with a meeting of the Estates General in Versailles, and ended when
Napoleon Bonaparte
took power in November 1799. Before 1789, France was ruled by the nobles and the Catholic Church.
What is the historical background of the story Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was
written during a century of massive social upheaval in France
. The Revolution of 1789, and subsequent uprisings in 1830 and 1848, saw the country go from monarchy to republic to empire and back again several times.
Is Les Mis on Netflix?
Yes, Les
Misérables is now available on American Netflix
. It arrived for online streaming on August 16, 2020.
Who is General Lamarque in Les Misérables?
Jean Maximilien Lamarque was
a French commander during the Napoleonic Wars
who later became a member of French Parliament. After the restoration of the Bourbons Lamarque became an outspoken opponent of the return of the Ancien Régime.
Which channel is Les Misérables on?
BBC One
– Les Miserables.
Can Anne Hathaway actually sing?
If you've seen Les Misérables, you already knew Anne Hathaway was an amazing singer. But did you know that
she can sing opera while wearing a neck massager
?
Where can I see Les Misérables 2021?
| LOCATION VENUE DATES | Philadelphia, PA Academy of Music January 5-17, 2021 ^ | Los Angeles, CA Ahmanson Theatre January 26–February 28, 2021 | San Diego, CA Civic Theatre March 2-7, 2021 | Palm Desert, CA McCallum Theatre March 23-28, 2021 |
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