Articles for tag: Artful Dodger, George Eliot, Jean Valjean

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Fictional Thieves from the 19th Century

Literature of the 19th century contains many a thief, but to paraphrase L. Frank Baum: Is it a good thief or a bad thief? In the event that you are shaking your head and wondering how in the world there could even be such a thing as a good thief, you must remind yourself of ...

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Russell Crowe’s Career Beyond “Gladiator”

Very few actors are ever able to find a signature role that will help define their career, but Russell Crowe is one of those fortunate few. In 2000, he took on the now-iconic role of Maximus in “Gladiator,” which put his career into overdrive after many lean years in his native Australia. He won the ...

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Top Ten Broadway Musicals of All Time

I love watching musicals and there is nothing like seeing a musical performed live with music, dancing and singing. Here is a list of the very best musicals you can see. Musicals not only provide great entertainment, but many musicals cover historical topics from a first person point of view. 10. Guys and Dolls Guys ...

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French Adaptations of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Miserables’

“Les Miserables” is one of the most famous stories ever told. The Broadway musical has shined for years on Broadway and everyone knows at least one song from the play even if they don’t know the story. For the first time, the musical hits movie theaters Christmas 2012. While it’s the first time the musical ...