| Author |
Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 |
| Uniform Title |
L'homme qui rit. English
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| Title |
The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Laughs
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Translation of: L'homme Qui Rit
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| Credits |
Steven desJardins and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Clowns -- Fiction
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Mouth -- Wounds and injuries -- Fiction
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Traveling theater -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12587 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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