a toast to bread, for without it we wouldn't have toast . . . or Les Misérables.



PUBLISHED JUNE 2000
      "At noon, a thousand white butterflies took refuge in it, and it was a heavenly sight to see this living snow of summer whirling about in lakes in the shade. . . . At night, a dreamy vapour arose from the garden and wrapped it around; a shroud of mist, a calm and celestial sadness, covered it . . .
        " . . . in every way, under every aspect, in every season, spring, winter, summer, autumn, this little inclosure exhaled melancholy, contemplation, solitude, liberty, the absence of man, the presence of God, and the old rusty grating appeared to say: "This garden is mine!"
—Les Miserables, Saint Denis, Book III, Chapter III

It was nearly one hundred and fifty years ago that Victor Hugo's universally sympathetic and appealing novel was first published.  Most people are accustomed to saying the musical "swept the world," but the same phrase could be as easily applied the book.  The first French printing sold out in twenty-four hours, and the book has been selling steadily in many languages ever since.  Whether through actual reading of the book or indirectly through musical, art, television, or movie interpretations, the story of Les Misérables has been a source of comfort, hope, and inspiration to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.  

I first came in contact with Les Misérables through the Richard Jordan film, and then later through the musical.  Finally, I read the novel  (complete and unabridged, of course!).  Since then I've become an ethusiastically avid  fan of the story and tend to get a little goggle-eyed when I see anything that relates to it.  

This website was created in June of 2000 for the purpose of sharing my love and knowledge of Les Miserables. Here, I store lots of mizzy-related information and fun stuff for the enjoyment of all---fanatics and non-fanatics alike.

This site was created in June of 2000 for entertainment purposes only.  I am not connected with Cameron Mackintosh and his musical, or Victor Hugo and his novel.  If you would like to use any of my content, please, please e-mail me first at rueplumet_no.55@lycos.com  
© 2000, 2001, 2002 on all original materials.
The picture used in the graphic above s called "Cosette and Marius" and was painted by Jeanniot---my personal favorite of the early illustrators of Les Misérables.   Albeit, Cosette's hair is a little towering in that particular picture.  To see more of his illustrations, click here, and visit the Gallery.  The French map wallpaper was obtained from this site: http://www.mv.com/users/ang/fanfic/index.htm













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