Victor Hugo is one of the most popular and best known French writers. He was a great poet, novelist, and dramatist. The Romantic Movement can't be described without mentioning Victor Hugo and his contributions.

He was also a social campaigner and reformist. He zealously campaigned for social causes such as the abolition of the death penalty. Most of his works present the deep study of the contemporary society.

Most of his writings are full of the precocious passion and eloquence. With his wonderful writings, he became the figurehead of the romantic literary movement. Several of his remarks and statements in his writings have become very popular quotations today.

The present book includes hundreds of such intelligent lines from Hugo's works. They are sure to enlighten and entertain the prospective readers.