Victor Hugo Collected editions

Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a French poet, novelist, playwright, and statesman whose works helped define the Romantic movement in Europe. His novels — including Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame — combine sweeping historical scope with intimate human drama, championing the oppressed and exploring themes of justice, love, and redemption.

A prolific writer across genres, Hugo also produced volumes of poetry such as Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles, as well as plays that pushed theatrical boundaries. Exiled for his political convictions, he became a symbol of resistance to tyranny and a voice for social reform.

Through his artistry and advocacy, Victor Hugo remains one of France’s most celebrated cultural figures, whose words continue to resonate with moral urgency and poetic power.