Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Mis was named best musical or comedy at this weekend's Golden Globes, winning additional accolades for cast members Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway.

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Rand delved into books at an early age and was most influenced by the works of Victor Hugo and Sir Walter Scott.

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The locale of "Rigoletto" changed even before its first performance in 1851 Francesco Maria Piave adapted the libretto from an 1832 Victor Hugo play set in France, but objections by censors led to the shift to Italy.

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"Anne annoyed audiences by thanking everyone remotely connected with 'Les Miserables, ' even the author of the original novel Victor Hugo, " reported EntertainmentWise.com.

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