Victor Hugo was a 19th century French poet, novelist, and dramatist who was heavily influenced by the political, social, and artistic trends of his time such as Romanticism. He wrote novels like The Hunchback of Notre Dame that highlighted issues around education, women's rights, and the criminal justice system while also promoting his love of art and literature which helped lead to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral. Hugo had a significant influence as a writer and thinker who drew attention to social issues through his works.

1. Victor Hugo
The political and
social influences and
artistic trends of his
time.

2. Facts
Influences
Poet
Politics
Novelist
Art
Dramatist of Romantic Movement
Society
Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand

3. This novel highlighted
Hugo’s love of the arts and
ultimately lead to the
restoration of The
Cathedral of Notre Dame
Highlighted lack of
education, treatment of
women, and the
criminal justice system

4.  Hugo’s influence and love for the arts convinced them
to restore the Cathedral and it became a famous
tourist attraction.

5. Victor Hugo
Died on May
22, 1885
An invasion of armies
can be resisted, but not
an idea whose time has
come.
-Victor Hugo