Victor Marie Hugo was a prolific French writer and influential figure in the Romantic movement.
Best known for his novels "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Les Misérables," Hugo was also a poet, playwright, essayist, and visual artist.
His work often addressed social and political issues, advocating for human rights.
Hugo went into exile after Napoleon III seized power in 1851, returning to France in 1870.
He is celebrated as one of France's greatest poets and is renowned internationally for his literary contributions.
Hugo's novels continue to be widely read and adapted, cementing his legacy as a towering figure in world literature.
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