The Memoirs of Victor Hugo

by Victor Hugo

Overview

Step into the world of 19th-century France through the eyes of one of its literary giants with "The Memoirs of Victor Hugo." This meticulously prepared edition offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of Victor Hugo himself, the celebrated author of such classics as "Les Misérables" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame."

More than just a personal account, these memoirs provide invaluable political commentary and historical context, reflecting Hugo's deep involvement in the social and political upheavals of his era. Delve into his observations, reflections, and experiences as he navigates a rapidly changing Europe.

A vital piece of French literature, "The Memoirs of Victor Hugo" offers unparalleled insight into the mind of a literary master and the turbulent period that shaped his world. Experience history firsthand through the powerful words of Victor Hugo. A timeless journey through personal reflection and European history.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023071475
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet and novelist. Born in Besançon, Hugo was the son of a general who served in the Napoleonic army. Raised on the move, Hugo was taken with his family from one outpost to the next, eventually setting with his mother in Paris in 1803. In 1823, he published his first novel, launching a career that would earn him a reputation as a leading figure of French Romanticism. His Gothic novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831) was a bestseller throughout Europe, inspiring the French government to restore the legendary cathedral to its former glory. During the reign of King Louis-Philippe, Hugo was elected to the National Assembly of the French Second Republic, where he spoke out against the death penalty and poverty while calling for public education and universal suffrage. Exiled during the rise of Napoleon III, Hugo lived in Guernsey from 1855 to 1870. During this time, he published his literary masterpiece Les Misérables (1862), a historical novel which has been adapted countless times for theater, film, and television. Towards the end of his life, he advocated for republicanism around Europe and across the globe, cementing his reputation as a defender of the people and earning a place at Paris’ Panthéon, where his remains were interred following his death from pneumonia. His final words, written on a note only days before his death, capture the depth of his belief in humanity: “To love is to act.”

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