| Victor Hugo His novel, Les Misérables ● It has been adapted for theatre and cinema. ● We know more about its overall 31 than about its author. His early career ● In Paris, his career was successful and he led the Romantic movement. ● He spoke publicly about social issues, such as 32 and education. ● Napoleon III disliked his views and exiled him. His exile from France ● Victor Hugo had to live elsewhere in 33 ● He used his income from the sale of some 34 he had written to buy a house on Guernsey. His house on Guernsey ● Victor Hugo lived in this house until the end of the Empire in France. ● The ground floor contains portraits, 35 and tapestries that he valued. ● He bought cheap 36 made of wood and turned this into beautiful wall carvings. ● The first floor consists of furnished areas with wallpaper and 37 that have a Chinese design. ● The library still contains many of his favourite books. ● He wrote in a room at the top of the house that had a view of the 38 . ● He entertained other writers as well as poor 39 in his house. ● Victor Hugo’s 40 gave ownership of the house to the city of Paris in 1927. | ![[MSLAURA] WEBSITE](https://i0.wp.com/ieltslaura.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MSLAURA-WEBSITE-e1710862571243.png?fit=1280%2C776&ssl=1)
