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Set in the winter of 1704-1705, the narrative unfolds with a sailor pausing to listen to a powerful voice emanating from a nearby enclosure. This voice, belonging to an elderly orator, passionately addresses a crowd, celebrating the English populace and their unique qualities. The orator humorously identifies himself as a bear and a doctor, offering both knowledge and remedies. He invites listeners to engage with his teachings, blending satire with commentary on English identity and the human condition, while challenging the audience's perceptions of truth and folly.
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The Man Who Laughs, Victor Hugo
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2013
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- Titolo
- The Man Who Laughs
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Victor Hugo
- Editore
- Books LLC, Reference Series
- Pubblicato
- 2013
- Pagine
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9781443239554
- Serie
- L'uomo che ride
- Tag
- Narrativa, Prosa storica, Classici, Francia, Inghilterra, Letteratura francese, Adattato in un film, XVIII secolo, Seicento, Rapimenti di bambini, XVII-XVIII secolo
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1869
- Titolo originale
- ĽHomme qui rit
- Valutazione
- 4,3 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set in the winter of 1704-1705, the narrative unfolds with a sailor pausing to listen to a powerful voice emanating from a nearby enclosure. This voice, belonging to an elderly orator, passionately addresses a crowd, celebrating the English populace and their unique qualities. The orator humorously identifies himself as a bear and a doctor, offering both knowledge and remedies. He invites listeners to engage with his teachings, blending satire with commentary on English identity and the human condition, while challenging the audience's perceptions of truth and folly.