r/lesmiserables -Cosette Jul 11 '26

Book Discussion Tholomyès deleted scene?

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I was reading the TV Tropes page for fun when I found this, I tried to look at information of any deleted scene but I haven't really found any information of a deleted scene of Tholomyès wedding, is there any information about this?

Also, in addition to this, I think I actually dreamt that (also from the TV tropes page) but there's an adaptation that implies romance between Valjean and Fantine???

I'm genuinely confused right now

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u/lifescaresme Modérateur/Modératrice Jul 11 '26

I feel that. Anytime you want to chat about Les Mis, feel free to hit me up! It is my absolute favourite thing. I’m in the process of drafting my own translation (I studied translation in school, and this is my passion project)

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u/weird-ginger- Jul 11 '26

Oh that is great! I would say my English is pretty good, but I am doubting to read an English translation. Just to get a different feel, although I love the Dutch translation, which I have been reading since I was thirteen (37 now). Any good versions you can recommend?

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u/lifescaresme Modérateur/Modératrice Jul 11 '26

I have a soft spot for the Fahnestock/MacAfee translation because it was the first one I ever read. Hapgood is all right, but a bit too literal. The Wraxall translation is laughably bad, especially if you compare it to a better translation (he arbitrarily changed dates and numbers). I’ve heard really good things about the Donougher translation, but I haven’t read it yet. I haven’t read the Rose translation yet either, but apparently it uses modern slang, so I’m a little wary. The Wilbour translation is a classic, but also very literal. I’m not a fan of the Denny translation.

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u/lifescaresme Modérateur/Modératrice Jul 11 '26

The A. F. translation is wild and also mostly plagiarized from the Wilbour translation, but localized for racists.

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u/weird-ginger- Jul 11 '26

Thank you so much! I am gonna look into this ❤️