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"Society is a republic. When an individual tries to lift themselves above others, they are dragged down by the mass, either by ridicule or slander."

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About Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo was a French novelist, poet, and dramatist and a central figure of French Romanticism. He is best known for Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. His work combined literary innovation with strong social and political engagement.

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