"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved."
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Born: 26-02-1802 – Died: 22-05-1885
Nationality: French
Known for: Novelist, Poet, Dramatist
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a giant of French Romantic literature. He was an author poet playwright and politician. His literary career spanned over sixty years. His most famous novels are The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Misérables. Hugo campaigned for social causes like the abolition of capital punishment. He became a passionate supporter of republicanism. His work touched upon major political and social issues of his time.
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"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved."