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The Laughing Man

Victor Hugo

Narrated by Patrick Dickson

Released
May 14, 2026
Length
12 hrs 50 mins
Format
Abridged Audiobook
Publisher
Patrick Dickson
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"The Laughing Man" by Victor Hugo is a gothic romance set in early 18th-century England, following the life of Gwynplaine, a disfigured boy who saves a baby and is later raised by a showman. As he grows into adulthood and gains fame as a performer, his aristocratic origins are revealed, leading to a series of political and personal intrigues. This abridged edition highlights Hugo's vivid storytelling, blending love, loyalty, and treachery within a world of fairgrounds, prisons, and palaces.
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