Victor Hugo The Man And The Poet

""Victor Hugo: The Man and The Poet"" by William F. Giese is a comprehensive biography of the famous French writer Victor Hugo. The book traces Hugo's life from his childhood in Besan�����on to his death in Paris, exploring his personal and professional struggles, as well as his literary achievements. Giese delves into Hugo's childhood, his relationship with his parents, and his early literary endeavors. He then examines Hugo's rise to fame as a poet, playwright, and novelist, including his most famous works such as ""Les Mis�����rables"" and ""The Hunchback of Notre Dame."" The book also explores Hugo's political activism and his involvement in the French Revolution of 1848. Throughout the biography, Giese provides insights into Hugo's creative process and the inspirations behind his works. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Victor Hugo, as well as French literature and history.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.