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Gwynplaine, a young man marked by a tragic past and a permanent clownish smile, embarks on a journey with Ursus, a mountebank, and his wolf companion, Homo. After rescuing a blind baby girl named Dea, who sees only his inner joy, the group travels across England, performing at funfairs. Their bond deepens as Dea remains unaware of Gwynplaine's disfigurement, believing him to be eternally happy. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the contrast between appearance and reality amidst their wandering life.
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Laughing Man, The, Victor Hugo
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Laughing Man, The
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Victor Hugo
- Publisher
- Kennedy & Boyd
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 484
- ISBN13
- 9781904999843
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Gwynplaine, a young man marked by a tragic past and a permanent clownish smile, embarks on a journey with Ursus, a mountebank, and his wolf companion, Homo. After rescuing a blind baby girl named Dea, who sees only his inner joy, the group travels across England, performing at funfairs. Their bond deepens as Dea remains unaware of Gwynplaine's disfigurement, believing him to be eternally happy. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the contrast between appearance and reality amidst their wandering life.