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Uniform Title: L'homme qui rit. English

Title: The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History

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.)

Author: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

EBook No.: 12587

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 941

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:12587:2 2004-06-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Hugo, Victor en 1
2024-11-05T12:25:01Z The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: L'homme qui rit. English

Title: The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History

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.)

Author: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

EBook No.: 12587

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 941

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:12587:3 2004-06-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Hugo, Victor en 1