"The Man Who Laughs" by Victor Hugo tells the tragic story of Gwynplaine, a young boy disfigured by a cruel punishment that leaves him with a permanent grin. Abandoned and raised by a band of traveling performers, he becomes a popular freak show attraction. Despite his outward appearance, Gwynplaine grapples with themes of identity and love, particularly for Dea, a blind woman who sees beyond his distorted visage. As he navigates the harsh realities of society, he confronts his past and seeks to reclaim his humanity, challenging the superficial judgments of those around him. The novel explores deep philosophical questions about suffering and acceptance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Illustrated Classics .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2017 by Classic Comic Store Ltd .

Victor Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French author best remembered as the writer of "Les Miserables", and "Notre-Dame de Paris" (or "The Hunchback of Notre Dame").