De Ellendigen (Deel 3 van 5)

Name: De Ellendigen (Deel 3 van 5)
Author: Victor Hugo

By Victor Hugo

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The text examines Paris from the street level, presenting vivid portraits of its gamins and the informal cultures they inhabit. It follows a scrappy street child whose play, slang, scavenging, and nightly trips to the theatre reveal innocence, wit, and survival tactics. Through catalogues of small urban fauna, games, and argot, the narration mixes warm satire and social observation to show how marginalized youth both mirror and challenge the city’s inequalities, suggesting broader moral and political consequences of poverty within metropolitan life.

About the Author

Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a prominent French writer, poet, and playwright, known for his significant contributions to literature and social justice. His most famous work, "Les Misérables," explores themes of redemption and the struggles of the poor in 19th-century France. Hugo's literary career spanned various genres, including novels, poetry, and essays, with notable works such as "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Ninety-Three." He was also an outspoken advocate for human rights and political reform, using his platform to address social issues of his time. Hugo's legacy endures as a key figure in the Romantic literary movement, influencing generations of writers and thinkers.