The Man Who Laughs

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The story follows Gwynplaine, a man marked by a disfigured appearance, who becomes a traveling entertainer. He is deeply in love with Dea, a blind girl who sees beyond his monstrous exterior. As Gwynplaine navigates his life as an object of amusement for the English nobility, his hidden past resurfaces, revealing a darker reality that challenges his identity and the nature of beauty. Themes of love, acceptance, and the struggle against societal perceptions are central to his journey.