L'homme Qui Rit
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 211,326 words
- Reading time
- 17 h 37 min
- Chapters
- 122
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2004
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This novel follows the lives of a man and his wolf companion as they travel through England during the eighteenth century. Victor Hugo uses a rich and descriptive vocabulary that reflects the literary style of his era. You will encounter complex sentence structures and philosophical reflections on human nature and society. While the narrative is engaging, the dense prose and historical context make this a demanding read for those who are still developing their proficiency in the French language.
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Subjects
- Historical fiction
- Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714 -- Fiction
- England -- Fiction
- Clowns -- Fiction
- Mouth -- Wounds and injuries -- Fiction
- Traveling theater -- Fiction
- Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 -- Fiction
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