Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo was a towering figure in French literature, celebrated for his profound storytelling and passionate advocacy for social justice. Born on February 26, 1802, in Besançon, France, he emerged as a leading voice of the Romantic movement. His notable works, such as "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," delve into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of love, redemption, and the struggles of the downtrodden. Beyond his novels, Hugo was also a prolific poet and playwright, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of 19th-century France.

As you delve into Hugo's works, you'll find a rich tapestry of characters and ideas that resonate with timeless human experiences. His ability to weave social critique with heartfelt storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them. So take a moment to explore his diverse collection of writings in the app, and discover the enduring legacy of one of literature's great masters.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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One of the great literary tragedies of all time, The Hunchback of Notre Dame features some of the most well-known characters in all of ficti…

Les Misérables, Volume 3

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This is book 3 of 5.An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the wa…

Les Misérables, Volume 2

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This is book 2 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the w…

Les Misérables, Volume 4

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This is book 4 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the w…

Les Misérables, Volume 5

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This is book 5 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the w…

Toilers of the Sea

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Toilers of the Sea is a powerful tale of love and perseverance set against the backdrop of the unforgiving sea. Victor Hugo weaves a narrati…

The Man Who Laughs

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The Man Who Laughs is a profound exploration of identity and societal perception, set against the backdrop of 17th-century England. The stor…

Ninety-Three

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1793. The new revolutionary government of France is laboring mightily to end injustice and bring in an ideal new age of liberty, equality, a…

Hans of Iceland

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Hans of Iceland was written in 1821 and is the very first novel written by young Victor, years before he became the great Hugo. It has all t…

Los Miserables: Tomo I

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Los miserables (título original en francés: Les misérables) es una novela del político, poeta y escritor franc&e…

Les Misérables - tome 2

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C'est un roman historique, social et philosophique dans lequel on retrouve les idéaux du romantisme et ceux de Victor Hugo concernant…

Toilers of the Sea (Version 2)

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The book is dedicated to the island of Guernsey, where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. Hugo uses the setting of a small island communit…

Notre Dame

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Auch bekannt als 'Der Glöckner von Notre-Dame'. Der Roman beinhaltet mehrere Handlungsstränge, die nach und nach ineinanderflie&sz…

Los Miserables: Tomo II

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Valjean de nuevo es capturado y condenado a trabajos forzados de por vida. Encarcelado en el puerto militar de Toulon rescata a un marinero …

Los Miserables: Tomo III

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En este tercer volumen aparece Marius. Mario es criado por su abuelo, éste le hace creer que su padre, un coronel del ejército…

Les Misérables, Volume 1

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This is book 1 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the w…

Hernani

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First performed in 1830, this was once described as a play on which the "romantic school centered its hopes". The Classicists at t…

Los Miserables: Tomo IV

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Mario, con ayuda de Eponine, consigue encontrar a Cosette viviendo con Juan Valjean en la calle Plumet. Se inicia un apasionado idilio entre…

Mary Tudor

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If Queen Mary I of England wants something, you'd better not try and stop her, or else you might soon find yourself without a head! When thi…

Notre-Dame de Paris

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Dès 1828 Hugo avait conçu Note Dame de Paris et se rend plusieurs fois à la cathédrale. Il ressuscite le Paris d…

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