"Victor Hugo" is a fascinating biography of the outstanding French poet and writer, written by the outstanding literary critic Théophile Gauthier. In his book, he reveals to the reader the life path of Victor Hugo, his work, his influence on the literary currents of his time. The author describes in detail Hugo's creative path, his relations with other writers and important events in the poet's life. The book "Victor Hugo" reveals new facets of creativity and personality of the outstanding writer, allowing the reader to better understand his contribution to world literature.