"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.| ISBN: | 9781911238355 |
| Publication date: | 10th October 2017 |
| Author: | Victor Hugo |
| Illustrator: | Norman Nodel |
| Publisher: | Classics Illustrated Comics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | Classics Illustrated |
| Genres: |
Classic European style / tradition comic books Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Literary adaptations Classic Literature |