Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo
Author • Translator • Editor26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885 · From France- Books
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Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet, playwright, novelist and essayist, and the leading figure of French Romanticism. Born in Besançon, he is best known abroad for the novels Les Misérables (1862) and Notre-Dame de Paris (1831), published in English as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
In France his standing rests first on his poetry, including Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles. Politically he moved from youthful royalism to committed republicanism, spent the years of the Second Empire in exile in Jersey and Guernsey, and campaigned against the death penalty, a cause behind The Last Day of a Condemned Man.
He is buried in the Panthéon in Paris.
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Victor Hugo is widely celebrated for his monumental novels that explore social injustice and human suffering, particularly his works set against historical backdrops in France. He is also highly regarded for his extensive contributions to French poetry and drama, playing a pivotal role in the Romantic movement.
Many of Victor Hugo's most famous novels have been adapted into numerous films, television series, and stage musicals. His works have inspired a vast array of cinematic and theatrical interpretations across different eras and countries.
For readers new to Victor Hugo, starting with his major novels like "Les Misérables" or "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" is often recommended. These works showcase his powerful storytelling, character development, and profound social commentary.