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Feb 2023
27m 33s

Les Misérables, de Victor Hugo à West En...

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In this episode, Gaelle talks about the iconic French novel “les Misérables”, written in the 19th century by Victor Hugo. You will learn about the story, its many layers and themes, as well as understanding the man behind the book. In the second part, you will travel to the West End, London, and its famous musical tradition, but also to Hollywood where Les Misérables was adapted for the cinema.

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