“We shall not attempt to give the reader an idea of that tetrahedron nose-that horse-shoe mouth-that small left eye over-shadowed by a red bushy brow, while the right eye disappeared entirely under an enormous wart-of those straggling teeth with breaches here and there like the battlements of a fortress-of that horny lip, over which one of those teeth projected like the tusk of an elephant-of that forked chin-and, above all, of the expression diffused over the whole-that mixture of malice, astonishment, and melancholy. Let the reader, if he can, figure to himself this combination.”
Quote by Victor Hugo
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The Novels of Victor Hugo: Profusely Illustrated with Elegant Wood Engravings
The Novels of Victor Hugo is a compilation of the author's literary masterpieces, beautifully illustrated with elegant wood engravings that add a visual dimension to the narrative. The collection includes classic works by Hugo, showcasing his profound storytelling and poetic prose. more
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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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