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Les Miserables Volume Two

The second volume of this renowned literary work delves deeper into the societal struggles and personal dramas of its characters, set against the backdrop of revolutionary France. more

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Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo, a French romantic poet, novelist, and playwright, was born on February 26, 1802, and died on May 22, 1885. He is considered one of the greatest writers in French literary history, known for his profound humanistic concerns and rich imagination. more

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