Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
Victor Hugo, His Life and Works
CHAPTER I. EARLY YEARS. The glory of France touched its zenith at the period when our narrative opens. Europe virtually lay at the feet of Napoleon, who had risen to a height of authority and power which might well have satisfied the most vaulting ambition. Nations whose records extended back into the ages of antiquity trembled before him; and only one people, that of this sea-girt isle of Britain, declined to bend the knee to the all-conquering First Consul. Yet the philosophic mind, reflecting that the stability of a nation or a throne must be measured by its growth, must surely have distrusted the permanence of a grandeur and a greatness thus rapidly achieved. And speedily would such prev...
VICTOR HUGO Ultimate Collection: Novels, Plays, Poetry, Essays, Memoirs & Letters
Victor Hugo's 'VICTOR HUGO Ultimate Collection' is an extensive compilation of the renowned author's work, encompassing his novels, plays, poetry, essays, memoirs, and letters in one comprehensive volume. Known for his powerful and emotive writing style, Hugo's work delves into complex themes of love, justice, and societal issues, making this collection a literary treasure trove for readers seeking profound and thought-provoking narratives. With a mix of genres and forms, this collection showcases Hugo's versatility as a writer and his lasting impact on the world of literature. The rich historical context within which Hugo wrote adds depth and significance to his works, capturing the essence...
Victor Hugo and His Times
Alfred Barbou was himself a famous writer at that time as well as an intimate friend of Victor Hugo. This book was approved by Victor Hugo and his wife, was translated into several languages, and is generally considered to be the best life of Victor Hugo. The book was published just before the death of Victor Hugo, and is here presented in its original form, with a chapter upon the closing years and death of Victor Hugo having been added by the editor to bring the narrative to completion.
Victor Hugo: His Life and Work
In "Victor Hugo: His Life and Work," George Barnett Smith meticulously constructs a comprehensive portrait of one of France's most revered literary figures. The text not only chronicles Hugo's tumultuous life'Äîreflecting his struggles with passion, politics, and exile'Äîbut also delves into his literary endeavors, including landmark works such as "Les Mis√©rables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame." Smith employs a narrative style that seamlessly blends biographical detail with literary analysis, situating Hugo's oeuvre within the broader context of 19th-century French literature and Romanticism. This synthesis invites readers to appreciate not only the artistry of Hugo's writing but ...
The Works of Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo is often regarded as one of the greatest French writers of all time. Best known today, for his classic novels "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Misérables," Hugo had several novels and stories regarded equally high, and they are collected here (along with all of his other classics). This collection includes: The History of a Crime The Hunchback of Notre Dame Les Miserables The Man Who Laughs The Memoirs of Victor Hugo Napoleon the Little
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo is an icon of French culture. He achieved immense success as a poet, dramatist, and novelist, and he was also elected to both houses of the French Parliament. Leading the Romantic campaign against artistic tradition and defying the Second Empire in exile, he became synonymous with the progressive ideals of the French Revolution. His state funeral in Paris made headlines across the world, and his breadth of appeal remains evident today, not least thanks to the popularity of his bestseller, Les Misérables, and its myriad theatrical and cinematic incarnations. This biography, the first in English for more than twenty years, provides a concise but comprehensive exploration of Hugoâ€...
Life of Victor Hugo
None
Selected Poems of Victor Hugo
This bilingual volume presents the poems and verse of Victor Hugo, including love poems, satires against political establishments, meditations, religious verse and narrative poems that illustrate his art for storytelling.
