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1. Victor Hugo

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   Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a towering figure in nineteenth-century French literature and public life. A poet, novelist, and dramatist, he was a leading proponent of the Romantic movement, dominating French letters for over half a century. His expansive body of work often addressed contemporary social issues, leading him into periods of political exile and cementing his image as both a literary titan and a deeply committed republican statesman.
   Early Life and Poetic Beginnings