It has been adapted for theatre and cinema.

We know more about its overall 31. than about its author.

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.

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.

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.