L'homme Qui Rit by Victor Hugo
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Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
French
"L'homme Qui Rit" by Victor Hugo is a philosophical and dramatic novel published in April 1869. Set in late 17th and early 18th century England, it follows the fate of Gwynplaine, a young boy abandoned by comprachicos—child traders who mutilate children for profit. Left with a face carved into a permanent smile, Gwynplaine's path crosses with Ursus...
and social injustice in this sweeping tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Elijah Rodriguez
4 months agoHaving read this twice, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. Exactly what I needed.
Dorothy Martin
1 year agoI have to admit, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. One of the best books I've read this year.
Patricia Jackson
1 year agoVery interesting perspective.
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Emily Hernandez
7 months agoThis book was worth my time since the flow of the text seems very fluid. I couldn't put it down.