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Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo is considered one of the greatest French writers. In the 19th century he was the leader of the French romantic movement, which sought freedom from the conservative restrictions of classical style. Hugo’s works express his indignation at social injustices and human suffering.
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Novel; French Literature; Hugo, Victor Marie
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