What was Victor Hugo famous for?

Poet, novelist, and dramatist Victor Hugo is considered the most important of the French Romantic writers. Though regarded in France as one of that country’s greatest poets, he is better known abroad for such novels as Notre-Dame de Paris (1831; The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) and Les Misérables (1862).

What was the cause of Hugo’s death?

Hugo died on 22 May 1885 in Paris, France from an infection, aged 83. His death generated intense national mourning. He was not only revered as a towering figure in literature, he was a statesman who shaped the Third Republic and democracy in France.

Why did Victor Hugo write Les Miserables?

Answer and Explanation: Victor Hugo claimed that he wanted his novel to draw attention to the effects on society of ignorance and poverty. The actual event that inspired the author was the June Rebellion of 1832. Themes that pervade the novel are the power of the law and the power of human grace.

How long was Valjean imprisoned?

nineteen years
Jean Valjean, after spending nineteen years in jail and in the galleys for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family (and for several attempts to escape) is finally released, but his past keeps haunting him.

Did Victor Hugo go to college?

Lycée Louis-le-Grand
Victor Hugo/Education

Who were Victor Hugo’s parents?

Joseph Leopold Sigisbert Hugo
Sophie Trébuchet
Victor Hugo/Parents

How did Jean Valjean get rich?

Jean Valjean Timeline and Summary. Jean Valjean arrives in the village of Digne after being in prison for 19 years. Valjean moves to the town of Montreuil-sur-mer and becomes rich after inventing a new way of making black jade glass. He follows Myriel’s advice and devotes his life to helping others.

Who is Victor Hugo’s daughter?

Léopoldine Hugo
Adèle Hugo
Victor Hugo/Daughters

Is the Story of Adele H true?

Francois Truffaut’s “The Story of Adele H.” insists at the outset that it’s based on real events and real people, perhaps because that assurance will help to anchor us during the film’s descent into one woman’s mad and obsessive passion.