The Man Who Laughs

A tragic novel about a man whose appearance became a stigma, and whose life became a test of humanity.

In 1869, one of the darkest and most poignant novels by Victor Hugo was published. He studied the history and life of... England for months, aiming to portray the aristocracy from an unexpected perspective. "The Man Who Laughs" caused a huge resonance and quickly gained popularity. Later, it was Gwynplaine who inspired artists in creating the image of the Joker.

"Dea was an exile from the kingdom of light, Gwynplaine was an outcast among living people." Dea is blind, and Gwynplaine is disfigured by people and therefore forever wears a mask of laughter on his face. In search of earnings, they go to London, where they confront the brutal laws of society.

Author: Виктор Мари Гюго

Printhouse: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber

Series: Eternal Stories

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2026

ISBN: 9785002505203

Number of pages: 640

Size: 206х131х29 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 570 g

ID: 1733371

A tragic novel about a man whose appearance became a stigma, and whose life became a test of humanity.

In 1869, one of the darkest and most poignant novels by Victor Hugo was published. He studied the history and life of England for months, aiming to portray the aristocracy from an unexpected perspective. "The Man Who Laughs" caused a huge resonance and quickly gained popularity. Later, it was Gwynplaine who inspired artists in creating the image of the Joker.

"Dea was an exile from the kingdom of light, Gwynplaine was an outcast among living people." Dea is blind, and Gwynplaine is disfigured by people and therefore forever wears a mask of laughter on his face. In search of earnings, they go to London, where they confront the brutal laws of society.

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