Napoleon the Little

by Victor Hugo

Overview

A fascinating biographical analysis of the life and deeds of Napoleon III written by Victor Hugo.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473350267
Publisher:	Read & Co. History
Publication date:	02/16/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	286
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Victor Marie Hugo (1802 - 1885) was a French poet, novelist and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Hugo is considered to be one of the greatest and best-known French writers. Outside of France, his most famous works are the novels Les Misérables, 1862 and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, 1831. In France, Hugo is known primarily for his poetry collections, such as Les Contemplations (The Contemplations) and La Légende des siècles (The Legend of the Ages). Hugo was at the forefront of the romantic literary movement with his play Cromwell and drama Hernani. Many of his works have inspired music, both during his lifetime and after his death, including the musicals Notre-Dame de Paris and Les Misérables. He produced more than 4,000 drawings in his lifetime, and campaigned for social causes such as the abolition of capital punishment.

Date of Birth:

February 26, 1802

Date of Death:

May 22, 1885

Place of Birth:

Besançon, France

Place of Death:

Paris, France

Education:

Pension Cordier, Paris, 1815-18

Editorial Reviews

Hugo's (1808-52) scathing indictment of Napoleon III, emperor of France. No scholarly apparatus. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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