singing-a-song-of-angry-men: Les Miz Fact #6 In the American Civil War, all of the officers in the Confederate army were given copies of Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, to carry with them at all times. Robert E. Lee, among others, believed that the book symbolized their cause.Both revolts were defeated. 

singing-a-song-of-angry-men:

Les Miz Fact #6

In the American Civil War, all of the officers in the Confederate army were given copies of Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, to carry with them at all times.

Robert E. Lee, among others, believed that the book symbolized their cause.
Both revolts were defeated. 



"And so it has been and so it is written, On the doorway to paradise, That those who falter and those who fall, Must pay the price!" — Stars, Les Miserables, Alain Boublil (via singing-the-song-of-angry-men)



"And by the way, Monsieur Marius, I believe that I was a little bit in love with you." — Eponine, Les Miserables Book, Victor Hugo (via singing-the-song-of-angry-men)