Victor Hugo: His Life and Work (1885)

""Victor Hugo: His Life and Work"" is a biographical account of the famous French author Victor Hugo, written by George Barnett Smith and originally published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Hugo's life, from his early years and education to his rise to fame as a writer and political figure. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage and his close friendships with other literary figures of the time.The book delves into Hugo's literary works, including his most famous novels such as ""Les Mis?????rables"" and ""The Hunchback of Notre-Dame"". It also discusses his poetry and plays, as well as his involvement in politics and activism, particularly his support for Republicanism and his opposition to the death penalty.Throughout the book, Smith provides a detailed analysis of Hugo's writing style and themes, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived and worked. The book includes numerous quotes from Hugo's works, as well as letters and other primary sources, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important literary figure.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.