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Reception and Criticism of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables
Exploring the mixed reactions from French critics and the enthusiastic reception by the public of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, including delays in the critics' release of their own works and the strained relationship between Hugo and fellow authors. The discussion also includes humorous banter about age, literary references, and the complexity of characters in the book, culminating in impactful quotes and enduring themes from Les Misérables.