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Hana @Babino (5756) • Morocco 26 Nov 21

Such a beautiful name, I love it. So as I was trying to keep my eyes away from screens to give them a rest. I found this book I don't know how or when I got it, it's in such a bad shape, it's called : Notre Dame de Paris ( The...

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the hunchback of notre dame

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Quote of the Day #19 To Learn to Read

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 5 Jun 19

I’m expecting an important phone call in a few minutes so I thought I would take up some of that time sharing today’s quote! This one is by Victor Hugo, from Les Miserables. The picture is one of Little Miss when she was truly...

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Hugo, Ravel and Monnot

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382412) • Rockingham, Australia 20 May 19

In Nevers in France, we came across references to two very famous people and one that I hadn’t heard of before. A doorway had a plaque saying the building had been the residence of Victor Hugo (1802-18850, a poet, novelist and...

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To be loved despite of.

squaretile @squaretile (3778) • Singapore 15 Jan 10

Read this quote today which I found quite meaningful. The supreme happiness of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself. - Victor Hugo Food for thought huh?...

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How many books have you read in "1001 books you must read before you die"?

Leixa003 @Leixa003 (867) • Philippines 20 Sep 08

Well it's a HUGE list and just searched the books that I read and think would make it in the list. I only found one which is "Les Misérables by Victor Hugo" number 873. This book was also created into a musical play which is very...

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Who is the Ultimate or Most Legendary French Person?

Carl Halling @CarlHalling (3617) • United Kingdom 17 Apr 08

The French are famous for style and taste and sophistication, the good life you might say, almost like no other race of people, but who is the ultimate French person or French legend? Suggestions might include Edith Piaf, Brigitte...

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Which do you think is better Les Miserables or The hunch back of notredame?

amina23amosova @amina23amosova (37) • Philippines 20 Aug 07

Between Victor Hugo's books which do you like? I mean, booth of them are emotional and can make you cry but which do you like best?

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Victor Hugos 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'

Adrenochrome @Adrenochrome (1653) 14 Aug 07

In a short series of discussions I shall be discussing how non-Catholic subplots, reflecting the Cathars', Templars' etc. beliefs, exist in European Literature, and should appreciate any input from fans of great books. Many...

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the best book you've ever read?

rainbow2007star @rainbow2007star (920) 30 Jul 07

which one is the best book ever? Who are the writers you enjoy most? I like the 'old' one like victor hugo and the writers of his time. the books they write at that time are still now actual. These days i've read a book for...

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As the purse is emptied, the heart is filled - so goes the saying by Victor Hugo

ssh123 @ssh123 (31071) • India 21 Jun 07

There is another theory: the more you give away, the more you get. How far in the present day context, people have faith in such statement. I would like to give away the things which I really do not require, but someone who is a...

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Les Miserable (1982)

maean_19 @maean_19 (4656) • Philippines 7 Jun 07

I've seen this movie and touched with the story of the main character. The movie was taken from the novel wrote by Victor Hugo. The story centers on the life of Jean Vajean, a French man, who was convicted of minor crimes...

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Who has read Les Miserables?

Whisp1976 @Whisp1976 (488) • United States 11 May 07

I have read many books in my time but had never tried anything by Victor Hugo. I am still near the beginning of the book but thus far I admit to being very impressed by it. Hugo makes some profound statements about social justice,...

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definiton for true love!

nanokarthik @nanokarthik (570) • India 18 Mar 07

the greatest happiness in life is the conviction that we are loved,loved for ourselves,or rather, on spite for ourselves- victor hugo! this verse are forwarded by my friend! how u define love!

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What's the latest book you've read?

ronslove @ronslove (481) • Philippines 9 Feb 07

I like Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. It's really amazing and it really moved me. The book teaches a lot of lessons about life. How bout you guys? Share to us the book that you have just finished to read.

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cosinegosoy @cosinegosoy (32) • China 30 Jan 07

I am a crazy fan of Victor Hugo. I have read almost every book he wrote. I think he is the greatest romantic writer ever. Do you think so?

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do you believe in the priory of sion?

bhushanam @bhushanam (79) • India 20 Jan 07

priory of sion is a secret society whose members included sir Issac Newton,Victor Hugo and Da Vinci who guarded the historical secret. Do u believe there existed a holy grail?

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what's your favorite quotation?

utopianet @utopianet (10) • China 13 Jan 07

as we all know that a good word can warm even a bad heart.and a wise sentence can heal a simple soul.and a beautiful verse can light your common appearance.and a sunny quotation maybe could help you overcome all the clouds that's...

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what's your favorite quotation?

lester800 @lester800 (161) • China 19 Dec 06

as we all know that a good word can warm even a bad heart. and a wise sentence can heal a simple soul. and a beautiful verse can light your common appearance. and a sunny quotation maybe could help you overcome all the clouds...

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French Culture

bb00100bb @bb00100bb (193) • China 7 Dec 06

Fabiano Jim Romantic nation-France Well,Moscow looked a tough guy,Berlin resembled as a smart man,while Paris was an artistic frail?Paris showed its charm for its beauty and vogue. In France,there are cerulean sand...

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