Victor Hugo is a 19th century French-language poet and playwright. Victor Hugo is particularly famous for the following works: The Legend of the Centuries, Odes and Ballads, Les Contemplations, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Les Misérables. Victor Hugo strongly contributed to the renewal of 19th century theater and poetry. Victor Hugo has become an emblematic character thanks to his moral and political opinions, and his exceptional works. Victor Hugo was honored with a state funeral.