The Man Who Laughs

Victor Hugo

2024년 5월 · The Collected Complete Works of Victor Hugo 1권 · Minerva Heritage Press

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A new translation from the original French manuscripts of Victor Hugo's classic 1869 "The Man Who Laughs" (L'Homme qui rit) This influential late novel of Hugo tells the story of a man who is disfigured and forced to live with a permanent smile on his face.It is broadly considered one of Hugo's most complex and nuanced works and a masterpiece of French literature. The novel's literary merits include its poetic prose, its exploration of the complexities of human emotions, and its powerful message about the nature of beauty.

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Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist, widely regarded as one of the most important writers in French literature and a leading figure of Romanticism. His works, which include Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, address themes of social injustice, human suffering, and the struggle for redemption, often set against the backdrop of historical events. Hugos writing combines a deep empathy for the marginalized with powerful critiques of political and social systems, capturing the complexities of human nature. He was also an outspoken advocate for social reform and a champion of freedom of expression, actively participating in the political arena of his time. He was a contemporary of Charles Dickens, whom he met in person.