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Episode 186: One Day More | Les Miserables, French History & Literature

Episode 186: One Day More | Les Miserables, French History & Literature

FromThe Midnight Myth Podcast


Episode 186: One Day More | Les Miserables, French History & Literature

FromThe Midnight Myth Podcast

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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

One more dawn… One more day… ONE DAY MORE! In this episode, we continue an exploration of the blockbuster works of French author Victor Hugo and their most popular adaptations. This week, the most famous French novel finds immortality in the musical Les Miserables. We discuss the 2012 Tom Hooper film adaptation from the lens of French history and Enlightenment philosophy. Why do the French come back to rebellion time and again? How do we create a just government? How do we transcend suffering? All of these questions are central to Les Mis, the story of ordinary people rising out of miserable circumstances and changing the world through acts of love.

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Released:
May 2, 2021
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Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we've been making pop culture sound smart since 2017. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midnightmyth/support