Exploring the enduring popularity of Victor Hugorsquo;s Les Miseacute;rables; this collection offers analysis of both the novel itself and its adaptations. In spite of a mixed response from critics; Les Miseacute;rables instantly became a global bestseller. Since its successful publication over 150 years ago; it has traveled across different countries; cultures; and media; giving rise to more than 60 international film and television variations; numerous radio dramatizations; animated versions; comics; and stage plays. Most famously; it has inspired the worlds longest running musical; which itself has generated a wealth of fan-made and online content. Whatever its form; Hugorsquo;s tale of social injustice and personal redemption continues to permeate the popular imagination. This volume draws together essays from across a variety of fields; combining readings of Les Miseacute;rables with reflections on some of its multimedia afterlives; including musical theater and film from the silent period to todays digital platforms. The contributors offer new insights into the development and reception of Hugos celebrated classic; deepening our understanding of the novel as a work that unites social commentary with artistic vision and raising important questions about the cultural practice of adaptation.
#3387549 in eBooks 2016-03-09 2016-03-09File Name: B01CR6BUL2
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