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A miser / ˈ m aɪ z ər / is a person who is reluctant to spend money, sometimes to the point of forgoing even basic comforts and some necessities, in order to hoard money or other possessions. [1] Although the word is sometimes used loosely to characterise anyone who is mean with their money, if such behaviour is not accompanied by taking ...
Les Misérables (/ l eɪ ˌ m ɪ z ə ˈ r ɑː b (əl),-b l ə /, [4] French: [le mizeʁabl]) is a French epic historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published on 31 March 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century.
Miserable may refer to: "Miserable" (song), a song by Lit; Mr. Miserable, a fictional character in the children's book Mr. Happy by Roger Hargreaves; Miserable, a performing name of American singer-songwriter Kristina Esfandiari (born 1988) Misérable cake, a type of traditional Belgian cake
Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
“It is an undisputed truth that there are mean and miserable people in this world,” Commissioner Christine King said in a statement. Miami commission chairwoman defends comments about ‘mean ...
Lists of pejorative terms for people include: List of ethnic slurs. List of ethnic slurs and epithets by ethnicity; List of common nouns derived from ethnic group names; List of religious slurs; A list of LGBT slang, including LGBT-related slurs; List of age-related terms with negative connotations; List of disability-related terms with ...
None of the English translations include the excised chapters but some French editions include them as Appendix or in Notes. Les Misères (1845-48) - two draft versions of Les Misérables - not yet translated into English but available online in French; Toilers of the Sea (Les Travailleurs de la Mer – 1866) The Man Who Laughs ( L'Homme qui ...
A closeup of the young boy in the painting Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix, waving pistols. He is alongside Liberty. The character of Gavroche may have been inspired by a figure in Eugène Delacroix's painting Liberty Leading the People, which depicts the successful 1830 July Revolution, two years before the events described in the novel. [1]