In this historical novel, Hugo blends a tale of rebellion and love with a searing condemnation of slavery, as the titular slave-king struggles against the oppression of his white masters, while also fighting to win the heart of a woman who is promised to another. With vivid characters and a gripping plot, this book is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.