hugo
hugo — biographical name
1. Victor-Marie Hugo (1802–1885), a French writer celebrated for his novels Les Mis
Victor-Marie Hugo (1802–1885), a French writer celebrated for his novels Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, as well as his poetry and plays.
The literature student wrote a report on Victor Hugo's depiction of poverty in nineteenth-century France.
proper noun as literary reference in academic context
The biographer described Victor Hugo's years in exile on the island of Guernsey.
A Paris theatre audience gave Hugo's play Hernani a famously mixed reception in 1830.
proper noun + possessive for work reference
Many critics consider Victor Hugo one of the most important figures in French literature.
Usage Note
In English, the surname Hugo alone can refer to the writer, particularly in contexts discussing French literature. The full name Victor Hugo is preferred in formal academic writing.