# L'homme Qui Rit

By Victor Hugo.

"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, a wandering philosopher, and his wolf companion. Hugo weaves together themes of aristocracy, human cruelty, and social injustice in this sweeping tale. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Subjects: Historical fiction; Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction; England -- Fiction; Clowns -- Fiction; Mouth -- Wounds and injuries -- Fiction; Traveling theater -- Fiction; Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 -- Fiction

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