So originally I was just going to write a post indexing my favorite resources…but it ended up being way too long to be a post.
I am delighted to share my latest project that I think will be much more useful: Les Mis Resources, a quick and easy way to access Les Mis-relevant sources for whatever you may need.
So far the site catalogues nearly 200 resources, most of which you can read for free! Some highlights of the collection:
An English guide on how to live as a student in Paris
A book on the police force in the early 19th century
Links to the original manuscript and first drafts of Les Mis
Every major English translation of Les Mis
…and much more.
If you’re an artist, there’s also fashion plates and extant examples of clothing from museums—not just pictures, the museum links often include more angles and information on them!
I really had a lot of fun and learned a lot putting together the sources for this site, and I hope you guys will also find it useful! And if you know a resource you think I should add, just shoot me a message.
Maybe try searching your favorite character and see what comes up?
