The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History by Victor Hugo
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| Author | Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 |
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| Uniform Title | L'homme qui rit. English |
| Title | The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Laughs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 919 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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