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Julius Caesar In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Mormonism in Plain and Simple English
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Plain and Simple English Series

By Victor Hugo, KidLit-O, BookCaps and

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About this series

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of the most thrilling books ever wrote...but it’s also difficult for some younger readers. This book takes the classic novels and retells it for modern readers!

Adapted from “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain, this modern day version will have you flipping pages to find out what happens next!

KidLit-O’s newest series helps introduce younger readers to classic works of literature by retelling them as beginning reader chapter books.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherVictor Hugo
Release dateNov 30, 2011
Julius Caesar In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Mormonism in Plain and Simple English

Titles in the series (71)

  • Mormonism in Plain and Simple English

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    Mormonism in Plain and Simple English
    Mormonism in Plain and Simple English

    HBO did a hit show about a sect of Mormonism; the South Park creators wrote a hit play; Orson Scot Card, Stephanie Meyer, Jon Heder, David Archuleta, Mitt Romney--all Mormons. Mormons are everywhere, and yet most people probably know them more as the annoying people who wake them up on Saturday mornings than anything else. If you are curious about Mormonism, but don't want a bias view from someone either for the church or against the church, then this is the book for you. This unbiased book explains Mormonism in a way that's easy to understand: in plain and simple English!

  • Julius Caesar In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Julius Caesar In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Julius Caesar In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Julius Caesar has been helmed one of the greatest tragedies of all times--it has it all! Love! Conspiracy! Murder! Betrayal! And if you just don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Julius Caesar. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Hamlet In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Hamlet is arguably one of the greatest plays ever written; it has been staged countless times, adapted into movies, and inspired thousands of artist--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage. This book was last updated 5/3/17.

  • Beowulf In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Beowulf In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Beowulf In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Beowulf is arguably one of the greatest epics ever wrote, but it is rarely appreciated because the Old English is...well--old! If you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading the ancient classic, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation with a fresh spin. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of the modern text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • Islam In Plain and Simple English

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    Islam In Plain and Simple English
    Islam In Plain and Simple English

    Islam can be a difficult religion to understand even to believers; this book takes the complex concepts of the religion and breaks it down in a way that's easy to understand. The "Plain and Simple English" series is part of BookCapsTM growing library of book and history recaps.

  • Adventures of Huckleberry Finn In Plain and Simple English (Annotated)

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    Adventures of Huckleberry Finn In Plain and Simple English (Annotated)
    Adventures of Huckleberry Finn In Plain and Simple English (Annotated)

    Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is read in nearly every school in America; it is a true classic that people have appreciated for over a hundred years. The fact that it is a classic doesn’t mean every reader will breeze through it with no problem at all. If you need just a little more help with Twain’s classic, then let BookCaps help with this simplified study guide! This annotated edition contains a comprehension study of Twain’s classic work (including chapter summaries for every chapter, overview of themes and characters, and a biography of Twain’s life). This edition also includes the complete novel. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • A Midsummer Nights Dream In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    A Midsummer Nights Dream In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    A Midsummer Nights Dream In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    A Midsummer's Night Dream is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies--so why aren't you laughing? Let's face it..if you don't understand Shakespeare, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • Calvinism In Plain and Simple English

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    Calvinism In Plain and Simple English
    Calvinism In Plain and Simple English

    John Calvin revolutionized Christianity. Without him, there would not have been apologetics, evangelism, or even the protestant reformation! It's easy to say you think he's a pretty important guy, but it's hard to know why without a clear understanding of things like total depravity, sovereign grace, and predestination--concepts that are quite complex to fully grasp. This book breaks down Calvinism into language we can all understand: plain and simple English! If you are curious about Calvinism, but don't want a bias view from someone either for the church or against the church, then this is the book for you. This unbiased book explains Calvinism in a way that's easy to understand: in plain and simple English!

  • As You Like It in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    As You Like It in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    As You Like It in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Ever heard the phrase, "too much of a good thing"? That was actually coined by Shakespeare in this play. Most people don't know it, because when they hear the name Shakespeare they run and hide! Let's face it...if you don't understand Shakespeare, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • Othello Retold In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Othello Retold In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Othello Retold In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Othello--a play full of secret marriage, evil villains, and revenge! It's often credited as one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies!. But if your like many people, you just don't get it! If you don't understand Shakespeare, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Macbeth. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of the modern text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • Measure for Measure In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Measure for Measure In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Measure for Measure In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Mercy, justice and truth and their relationship to pride and humility--sound like the themes of a John Grisham novel? Not exactly. But wouldn't it be nice if Shakespeare could be as easy to read as a Grisham novel? Now it can with this modern retelling. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Measure for Measure. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • Henry V in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Henry V in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Henry V in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Henry V is one of Shakespeare's most famous histories. But let's face it...if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Henry V. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • The Book of Shakespearean Insults

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    The Book of Shakespearean Insults
    The Book of Shakespearean Insults

    Have you ever wanted to insult someone without them knowing? Why don't you try and get all Shakespeare on them? Call them a Noddy or a Chewet! This reference guide is your ultimate source of Shakespeareann insults! Over 100 words and their definitions are included.

  • The Best Known Tragedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English

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    The Best Known Tragedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English
    The Best Known Tragedies of Shakespeare: In Plain and Simple English

    Five of William Shakespeares best known and beloeved tragedies are collected here--in plain and simple english! If you have struggled with Shakespeare in the past, then this anthology is for you. Plays include: Romeo and Juliet Hamlet Macbeth Othello Julius Caesar

  • The Winter's Tale In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    The Winter's Tale In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    The Winter's Tale In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Magic, sexuality, death! The Winter's Tale has it all. It was the Days of our Lives of the Elizabethan era! Now if only you can understand it... If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • Much Ado About Nothing In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Much Ado About Nothing In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Much Ado About Nothing In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    There really is something about this play about nothing--it's funny! Really funny! It's one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, in fact. But wait...why aren't you laughing? Let's face it..if you don't understand Shakespeare, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • Reaganomics in Plain and Simple English

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    Reaganomics in Plain and Simple English
    Reaganomics in Plain and Simple English

    Reaganomics has become one of the most talked about economic theories in modern economics--but what exactly is it? If you don't quite get ecomics, but want to know why it's so important, then this book is for you! This puts the idea of trickle-down economics in an easy to read format and helps you understand all the key concepts.

  • Macbeth In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Macbeth In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Macbeth In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Murder? Witchcraft? Ghost? It's all in Macbeth. But if you are like many people, you just don't get it! If you don't understand Shakespeare, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • The Sonnets of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English

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    The Sonnets of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English
    The Sonnets of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English

    Shakespeares Sonnets is pretty romantic stuff--until you read it! It's full of words that are no longer even used. Now there's a way for the modern reader to see what makes them so great with this translation of the sonnets in plain and simple English. Sit back, relax, and prepared to be wooed by one of the masters of verse. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • The Communist Manifesto in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    The Communist Manifesto in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    The Communist Manifesto in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Communism is evil, right? Not exactly. The ideas behind communism were revolutionary and ahead of it's time--but reading old and tired translations of the manifesto make it hard to shed light on its ideas. Let BookCaps help with this fresh and modern translation of one of the most banned documents ever written! The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • Coriolanus In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Coriolanus In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Coriolanus In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    T.S. Eliot said Coriolanus was superior to even Hamlet; Ralph Fiennes loved it so much he directed, produced, and starred in modern telling of the play. So if everyone loves it so much, why is it so hard to understand? Let's face it...Shakespeare can be difficult to read! Let BookCaps help with this easy to read modern retelling. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • Twelfth Night In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Twelfth Night In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Twelfth Night In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Drinking! Dancing! Comedy! What more can you ask in a play? Um...how about for it to make sense in modern English?! BookCaps Has you Covered! If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • Antony and Cleopatra In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Antony and Cleopatra In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Antony and Cleopatra In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    The love affair between Cleopatra and Mark Anthony has been recounted many times--but none with the same tragic grandeur as William Shakespeare. Unfortunately, hundreds of years have made it difficult for many modern readers to see the sensual juiciness of the play. BookCaps modern retelling will help you see the play like never before! If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Antony and Cleopatra. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • Faust in Plain and Simple English: First Part of the Tragedy (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    Faust in Plain and Simple English: First Part of the Tragedy (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    Faust in Plain and Simple English: First Part of the Tragedy (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    You've heard the term "Sell Your Soul to the Devil." It sounds very rock and roll, right? Wrong! It actually comes from Goethe's Faust--a tragic work about a man who sells his soul. The themes and plot of Faust seems right out of a modern horror novel--if you can understand it! Unlike most archaic translations of Faust, BookCaps puts a fresh spin on Goethe's classic by using language modern readers won't struggle to make sense of. The original English text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • The Comedy of Errors In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    The Comedy of Errors In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    The Comedy of Errors In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Mistaken identity. Seduction. Theft. Demonic Possession. It all sounds like the plot of a crazy TV soap opera! But it Shakespeare...maybe not the Shakespeare you remember from High School, but it's all in this play...if you can understand it! If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English

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    The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English
    The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English

    Confucius is one of the wises' person who ever lived; his words have been quoted more than almost anyone else. But if you come away from reading the great wisdom of Confucius, and don't really see the wisdom, you aren't alone. BookCaps retelling of Confucius Analects, is perfect for the modern reader who is looking for a translation a little fresher and easier to understand. If you have struggled in the past reading the ancient classic, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation with a fresh spin. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of the modern text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

  • King Richard the Second In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    King Richard the Second In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    King Richard the Second In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    Shakespeare knew like few others how to dramatize the gossipy lives of kings. More importantly, he knew that just because it was history, that didn't mean it was boring. Today, however, Shakespeare's histories can be a bit of a drudge to plow through. Let BookCaps help with this modern translation of the classic history play. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • The Two Noble Kinsmen In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    The Two Noble Kinsmen In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    The Two Noble Kinsmen In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    The Two Noble Kinsmen is loosely based on Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale." But it's not your traditional remake--it's just as hard to understand as Chaucer's original! If you are having trouble understand the play, then let BookCaps help with this modern translation. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

  • The Classics of Literature In Plain and Simple English: Volume 1

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    The Classics of Literature In Plain and Simple English: Volume 1
    The Classics of Literature In Plain and Simple English: Volume 1

    We've all had moments where we've sat down and said, "I'm finally going to read that great work of literature!" And then we crack it open--it's not a pleasure read...you have to struggle to make sense of every single line! If you just want to enjoy the story of the book, then let BookCaps help! Presented in this anthology is six classic works you've always wanted to read, but never had the time to devote to figuring out what the author is saying! Each book is translated into plain and simple English (while still preserving the integrity and intent of the author) The following works are included in this anthology: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Analects of Confucius Faust By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka’s Oedipus the King by Sophocles Poetics By Aristotle This anthology does not present a line-by-line comparison of the original book; if that is what you are looking for, each of the books in this collection may be purchased separately for just $2.99.

  • The Tempest in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

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    The Tempest in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
    The Tempest in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

    The Tempest is a short play...and a confusing one. There is no one single central plot (there are three main plots that alternate throughout the story). Long story short: it's easy to get lost! And the Shakespearean language doesn't help. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

Author

Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) is one of the most well-regarded French writers of the nineteenth century. He was a poet, novelist and dramatist, and he is best remembered in English as the author of Notre-Dame de Paris (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) (1831) and Les Misérables (1862). Hugo was born in Besançon, and became a pivotal figure of the Romantic movement in France, involved in both literature and politics. He founded the literary magazine Conservateur Littéraire in 1819, aged just seventeen, and turned his hand to writing political verse and drama after the accession to the throne of Louis-Philippe in 1830. His literary output was curtailed following the death of his daughter in 1843, but he began a new novel as an outlet for his grief. Completed many years later, this novel became Hugo's most notable work, Les Misérables.

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