The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History by Victor Hugo

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Author Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Uniform Title L'homme qui rit. English
Title The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History
Note Translation of: L'homme Qui Rit
Credits Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History" by Victor Hugo is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work intricately blends themes of social injustice and political critique set against the backdrop of English history. The story primarily revolves around a central character, Gwynplaine, who suffers physical disfigurement at the hands of cruel society, suggesting a deeper commentary on the nature of humanity and the conditions of the marginalized. The opening of the book introduces us to Ursus, a philosopher and juggler who travels with his companion, Homo, a domesticated wolf. Together, they perform for the public while living a nomadic life. The story quickly establishes a sense of loneliness and abandonment, particularly through the child protagonist, who is left behind when a group of ragged individuals sails away in a vessel after what appears to be an urgent departure. This child, revealed as a victim of circumstance, faces the harsh realities of solitude and survival, setting the stage for a gripping narrative that promises to explore themes of suffering, identity, and resilience in the face of a brutal world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Clowns -- Fiction
Subject Mouth -- Wounds and injuries -- Fiction
Subject Traveling theater -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12587
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 11, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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