L'homme Qui Rit by Victor Hugo

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Author Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Title L'homme Qui Rit
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Robert Rowe, Charles Franks
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Summary "L'homme Qui Rit" by Victor Hugo is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work intertwines themes of social critique and human struggle, introducing the central characters Ursus, a misanthropic performer and physician, and his unique companion, a wolf named Homo. Together, they navigate a world marked by aristocracy, oppression, and exploitation. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ursus and Homo, who share a deep friendship blending the human and animal experience. Ursus is depicted as a vagabond and entertainer who performs in public spaces while practicing herbal medicine. Despite his whimsical profession, he harbors a profound dissatisfaction with humanity, often criticizing the state of the world around him. The opening also sets the stage for the exploration of societal themes as it hints at the existence of the comprachicos, a group known for distorting and exploiting children for the amusement of the elite. This allegorical narrative lays the groundwork for the reflection on the human condition and social injustices that Hugo is known for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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
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EBook-No. 5423
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Most Recently Updated Mar 23, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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