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Victor Hugo: His Life And Work (1885)

Victor Hugo: His Life And Work (1885)

Smith, George Barnett

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ISBN10: 1165798344
ISBN13: 9781165798346
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Victor Hugo: His Life and Work is a biography written by George Barnett Smith and published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive look into the life of the famous French author and poet, Victor Hugo, who is best known for his works such as Les Mis�����rables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. The biography covers Hugo's entire life, from his birth in 1802 to his death in 1885, and provides a detailed account of his childhood, education, and early career as a writer. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriages, affairs, and relationships with his family and friends. The book explores Hugo's literary achievements and the impact of his works on French literature and society. It discusses his political views and activism, including his involvement in the French Revolution of 1848 and his opposition to the death penalty. Throughout the biography, Smith provides a critical analysis of Hugo's works, highlighting their themes, literary techniques, and historical context. He also includes excerpts from Hugo's writings, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his style and perspective. Overall, Victor Hugo: His Life and Work is a comprehensive and insightful biography that offers a detailed look into the life and legacy of one of France's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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