Only four more days until we finish this section on the Battle of Waterloo. One of my favorite things about reading these chapters has been trying to find artwork to go along with the quotes I've posted on Twitter. For those who don't use Twitter, or who might have missed them, here are some of … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: The Art of Waterloo
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Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Illustrations by Émile Bayard
When Les Misérables was first published in 1862, it was illustrated by Émile Bayard, whose rendering of little Cosette perfectly captures the essence of what Hugo means by les misérables. To me it's mostly in the eyes and the tiny mouth, but the massive broom in her hands as she sweeps adds to the sadness. Bayard's image … Continue reading Les Misérables Chapter-a-Day Read-along: Illustrations by Émile Bayard