Les Misérables

• The novel has been adapted for both the stage and the cinema.

• People generally know more about its  than they do about Hugo himself.

Hugo’s early career

• He became a successful writer in Paris and led the Romantic movement.

• He spoke publicly about social concerns such as  and education.

• His criticism angered Napoleon III, who sent him into exile.

Exile and Guernsey

• During his exile, he lived in several places in .
• Earnings from a published collection of  enabled him to buy a house on Guernsey.

Hugo’s house

• On the ground floor, valued objects include portraits,  and tapestries.
• He converted inexpensive wooden  into detailed wall carvings.
• Chinese influence can be seen in the first-floor wallpaper and .

• His library still holds many of his favourite books.

• His writing room at the top of the house looked across the .
• As well as writers, disadvantaged local  were invited to meals there.
• In 1927, Hugo’s  gave the house to the city of Paris.