Was the musical Les Miserables first written in french?

Answer 1

Yes. It was written by Victor Hugo, who lived from 1802 to 1885. In addition to writing Les Miserables, he wrote The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Notre Dame de Paris) and a host of other things.

Answer 2

No, "Les Miserables" is a musical based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, which was originally written in French. The musical features music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer.

Answer 3

Yes. Although since the author is French, I would assume it was written in French first like Gaston Leroux wrote Phantom of the Opera. But yes, there are English copies available.

Answer 4

It is sometimes translated as The Miserable, The Wretched, The Miserable Ones, or The Victims. When referring to the novel and the musical, the same title is used in English and French.

Answer 5

It was originally written in French, but was later translated in to English.

Answer 6

Yes, the first musical adaptation is French, from 1989.

Answer 7

Les Miserables was originally written in French, though many English translations exist.

Answer 8

Yes, by Victor Hugo.

Answer 9

Yes.