“One of the hardest labours of the just man is to expunge from his soul a malevolence which it is difficult to efface.”
Book:The Man Who Laughs
Quote by Victor Hugo
Work
The Man Who Laughs
This novel delves into the psychological and societal consequences of a man born with a disfiguring condition, examining the challenges he faces in a society that shuns him due to his appearance. more
Author
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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