The biography of Victor Hugo focuses on his life and literary career. Born in 1802, he was a French poet, novelist, and playwright. His early work included poetry collections, but he gained fame with novels like 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'. He was exiled to the island of Guernsey for his opposition to Napoleon III's regime. During this period, he wrote several works, including a collection of odes.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1885 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Historical