“The most ferocious animals are disarmed by caresses to their young.”
Quote by Victor Hugo
Work
Les Misérables: Fantine
Victor Hugo's classic novel explores themes of social inequality, redemption, and the human spirit through the story of Fantine, a factory worker who becomes a prostitute to support her daughter. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the subsequent social upheaval. 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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