The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo is a graphic novel published by Classic Comic Store, Limited on October 10, 2017. This edition, comprising 48 pages and presented in English, adapts Hugo’s tale of Gwynplaine, a boy with a facial disfigurement who is taken in by a carnival vendor and performs at fairs in England. The story reveals deeper aspects of his past, providing a rich narrative suitable for a younger audience.
Readers will find this adaptation presented in colorful comic strip form, making it an engaging introduction to classic literature. The edition includes additional resources such as a biography of Victor Hugo, theme discussions, and study questions, which can enhance understanding and facilitate discussions in both classroom and home settings. This version aims to captivate young readers while also appealing to those familiar with the Classics Illustrated series, which has adapted over 200 classic tales since its inception.
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“The Man Who Laughs” tells of a facially disfigured boy, Gwynplaine, who is taken in by a carnival vendor and performs at fairs in England. It is later discovered that there is more to his past than meets the eye…
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Victor Hugo, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’s “The Three Musketeers”, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.
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