Victor Hugo: His Life and Work by George Barnett Smith

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Author Smith, George Barnett, 1841-1909
LoC No. 12022436
Title Victor Hugo: His Life and Work
Note Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Victor Hugo: His Life and Work" by George Barnett Smith is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life, trials, and literary achievements of the renowned French writer Victor Hugo, tracing his personal history and his contributions to poetry, novels, and drama. It particularly details his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a celebrated figure of romantic literature, capturing his struggles and triumphs along the way. The opening of the book sets a historical context, noting the grandeur of France under Napoleon, paralleling it with the birth of Victor Hugo in 1802. It delves into Hugo's lineage, illuminating the significant influences from his family and environment that shaped his character and future aspirations. Early chapters describe his childhood struggles, including health issues and sentimentality, and highlight his early poetic endeavors and familial relationships, all of which would later feed into his expansive career as a poet, novelist, and social activist. The narrative sets the tone for a thorough exploration of Hugo's motivations, challenges, and the societal backdrop against which he wrote his powerful works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Authors, French -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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