Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist. Following a chaotic childhood, he studied law for a time, but soon chose to pursue a career in writing. He later became involved in politics and lived in exile for fifteen years for his opposition to the rule of Napoleon III. Known throughout the world for his novels The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831) and Les Miserables (1862), he also wrote critical essays, political speeches, letters, and scripts. He is celebrated in France as one of their greatest poets. He also produced more than 4,000 drawings in his lifetime.

Quotes by Victor Hugo…