Who was Victor Marie Hugo?
Q: Who was Victor Marie Hugo?
A: Victor Marie Hugo was a French poet, playwright, novelist, statesman and human rights activist who played an important part in the Romantic movement in France.
Q: What are some of his most famous works?
A: His most famous works include Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles (poetry collections), Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (novels).
Q: What were his political views?
A: When he was young, he was a conservative royalist. As he got older he became more liberal and supported republicanism.
Q: How did Hugo address the issues of his time?
A: His work addressed many of the political and social problems as well as the artistic trends of his time.
Q: When did Hugo die?
A: Hugo died on 22 May 1885.
Q: Where is Hugo buried?
A: He is buried in the Panthéon in Paris.
