About Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a prominent French novelist, poet, and playwright, renowned for his monumental works including "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame." A leading figure of the Romantic movement, Hugo's writing often explored themes of justice, social inequality, and the struggle for human rights. Beyond literature, he was also a passionate political activist and a member of the French National Assembly, advocating for numerous social reforms.