The Laughing Man

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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