Cosette & Marius
Love on the barricades of Paris
In "Les Misérables," the orphan Cosette and the young revolutionary Marius fall in love at first sight during the 1832 uprising, while Jean Valjean secretly watches over his adopted daughter's happiness.
01Why it matters
Their love is the heart of one of the most performed novels and musicals in history.
02The conflict
Revolution, poverty and Valjean's hidden past.
03The iconic moment
Éponine's unrequited love, dying for Marius.
04What survived
The musical "Les Misérables"; the Cosette illustration.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Cosette & Marius famous?
Their love is the heart of one of the most performed novels and musicals in history.
How does the story of Cosette & Marius end?
Éponine's unrequited love, dying for Marius. The musical "Les Misérables"; the Cosette illustration.
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