The Man Who Laughs

by Victor Hugo
The Man Who Laughs  
published August 19th 2006 by Norilana Books
first published 1862
isbn 1934169005   (isbn13: 9781934169001)
pages 672
description Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885) wrote L'Homme Qui Rit (The Man Who Laughs) in 1869. One of the greatest French novelists, poets, playwrights and socio-...more
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02-04-07



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Mitra
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08/24/08

این کتاب که برخی از ادیبان جهانی انرا بزرگترین اثر نویسنده دانسته اندر اصل"اشرافیت" نام دارد که در آن زندگی ستمگران و بهره کشان جامعه ی اروپایی بخصوص انگلستان که بنام "اشراف و نجبا" بر جان و مال و هستی مردم محروم و بی نوا مسلط بوده اند به نحو درخشانی ترسیم یافته است.خ...more
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Norman
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06/11/07

Read in January, 2004
Excellent adventure and drama --and, of course, lots of essay material that is apparently lacking on historical accuracy. But, on the latter, Hugo's diversions into background and context need not be fully accurate, there's a lot of good material in them and these chapters always pay-off nicely when the action continues (you feel steeped in the setting, which brings more verve to the characters and action).

And the characters and action in this book are magnificent. Modern horror is more grap...more
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Kevin
08/25/08

Read in August, 2008
This is the first Victor Hugo I’ve tried in French. It’s taken me all summer and I almost wore out my dictionary with unfamiliar nautical and architectural terms, but I have to say that it is oddly compelling for a novel that weaves a melodrama of love and deformity into a historical novel about the difficulty of speaking truth to power set during the reign of Queen Anne. Hugo often sounds as if he has eaten the encyclopedia, so the plentiful footnotes in this edition are huge help if you d...more
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Robert
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11/08/07

Read in June, 2006
recommends it for: Hugo fans
This was the first Hugo I read after finishing Notre Dame of Paris (Hunchback). Had I read this one first, this may have been my favorite novel. As in all Hugo, there is a tendency for him to be long-winded, but he cleans it up fairly nicely in here. Actually had some good humor, and heartbreak as usual.
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Maryam
Read in January, 1999
dastane gham angizie,bache boodam ke khoondam vali zahre khandeye mardi ke mikhandad ro hanooz hes mikonam!
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Novieta Tourisia
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09/12/07

Read in September, 2006
I prefer L'Homme qui Rit as the title. The original one. Though I read it more and more, I still can't find the best reason why I don't like Gwynplaine..
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Mahboubeh
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05/03/07

Read in January, 2000
recommends it for: everybody
Sometimes,you can not get anything by looking of people's face , they can hide their real fealings under a mask .Try to look through their heart.
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Hannah
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09/04/08

bookshelves: currently-reading
This is one of my favorite Hugo book, I saw the silent film - with a beatiful plot, I might add- and I almost started bawling!
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Mahmood
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03/10/07

Read in July, 1985
recommends it for: All
Even compulsory reluctant smiles help you promote yourself !!
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Tien
01/09/08

Wow, this book made me cry and appreciate life a lot more.
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Naomi
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09/11/07

bookshelves: faves
A classic for all calssical lovers.
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i love read books
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avg rating (all editions): 3.60 (262 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.64 (179 ratings)
number of reviews: 13






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