Episode 48 extras
Mar 19, 2019
I promised to once again link to the fable of The Wolf and the Dog, here, La Fontaine's version in French, which Hugo would likely have known best, and here, Aesop's version, translated into English.
And here is the full text of "Souvenir de la nuit du 4." The text is here in French first, and, although translating...
Ep47 - V,1,i-v - Beyond the Barricade
Mar 5, 2019
In which we're surprised to learn who might be on the other side of the barricade.
Episode 47 extras
Mar 5, 2019
If you want to learn more about 1848, and are a fan of this genre, I once again recommend the Revolutions podcast. Series 7 covers the Revolution(s) of 1848.
Here again is that 1823 map, which makes the Saint-Antoine and Temple faubourgs clearly visible.
Here's a painting of the Place de la Bastille in June...
Ep46 - IV,14,vi - IV,15,iv - Jealousy and Sacrifice
Feb 19, 2019
Jean Valjean can still surprise us.... or can he?
