The Les Misérables Reading Companion

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Episode 41 extras

Nov 27, 2018

No particular extras this week.

Instead, here's one of the zillions of renditions of the part of the musical that corresponds to the section of story we're starting this week.

Episode 40 extras

Nov 13, 2018

If you'd like to learn more about Éponine's song in this section, browse the complete works of Pierre-Jean Béranger. The lyrics are (of course) in French, and each song has a little player that lets you hear the tune. Here is Ma Grand'mère, which we see her sing...

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Episode 41 extras

Ep41 - IV,8,vi - IV,9,iii - Harsh Realities

Ep41 - IV,8,vi - IV,9,iii - Harsh Realities

Episode 40 extras

Ep40 - IV,8,i-v - The Dangers Girls Face

Ep40 - IV,8,i-v - The Dangers Girls Face

Episode 41 extras

Ep41 - IV,8,vi - IV,9,iii - Harsh Realities

Ep41 - IV,8,vi - IV,9,iii - Harsh Realities

Episode 40 extras

Ep40 - IV,8,i-v - The Dangers Girls Face

Ep40 - IV,8,i-v - The Dangers Girls Face

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