Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Did you know that the stage version of Les Misérables is the third longest-running Broadway show in history? Guess what the other two are. (Source.)
When Les Misérables was first released in 1862, it sold out in only a few hours. Let's just say it was the Harry Potter of its time. (Source.)
People will insist to you that Les Misérables is about The French Revolution. Please take the time to correct them. The F.R. happened in 1789. This book focuses on the "June Revolt" of 1832. That's more than a 40-year gap, plus totally different outcomes. The more you know! (Source.)