Les Misérables

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Through a close reading of Les Misérables and an exploration of its ongoing cultural afterlives-from stage adaptations to modern retellings-students gain a deeper understanding of the text and its historical and contemporary significance. The course also examines the social questions confronting France in 1862, including poverty, revolution, and systemic injustice. Whether seasoned admirers of Victor Hugo's work or newcomers to the story, students engage critically with a masterpiece that has shaped international literature for more than a century. <i>CU/ICL</i>