If you're mentioning French writers, the work of Zola also
contains this type of sordid, proto-noir element.
I am happy that Hugo continues to have readers. At his best,
the man swings. HIs best, for me is _Les travailleurs de la
mer_. It is proto-Conradian and the prose really
shines.
Best,
MrT
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