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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Le Miserable
Slavery isn't over
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In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, imprisoned for stealing bread, seeks redemption after being freed.
Pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, he becomes a benefactor to Fantine, a struggling single mother, and vows to protect her daughter, Cosette.
As Valjean evades capture while improving the lives of others, the story explores themes of justice, mercy, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst poverty and social injustice.
Set against the backdrop of political unrest, the narrative culminates in the Paris Uprising of 1832, where the characters' fates intertwine.
'Les Misérables' is a sprawling epic that examines moral dilemmas and the fight for dignity.
Pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, he becomes a benefactor to Fantine, a struggling single mother, and vows to protect her daughter, Cosette.
As Valjean evades capture while improving the lives of others, the story explores themes of justice, mercy, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst poverty and social injustice.
Set against the backdrop of political unrest, the narrative culminates in the Paris Uprising of 1832, where the characters' fates intertwine.
'Les Misérables' is a sprawling epic that examines moral dilemmas and the fight for dignity.
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as a perfect novel even with the parts that people make fun of.


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, waarbij de boekversie de personages genuanceerder weergeeft dan de musicalversie.

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as a classic book with a story illustrating the difference between mercy and grace.


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as one of the Muppet adaptations that Disney should create.

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in Bezug auf den Vorstadtfilm, der als Anspielung auf das berühmte Werk gedreht wurde.

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as his favorite musical since he was 12, which led him to read the book.

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when asking about Hugh Jackman singing in it.


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