Victor Hugo: French Romantic Writer, Novelist of Les Misérables and Notre-Dame
Biography of Victor Hugo, leading French Romantic poet, playwright, novelist and statesman; author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and a prominent advocate for social reform.
Life
Victor Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 – 22 May 1885) was a French writer who worked in many forms: a poet, playwright, novelist, a statesman and an advocate for human rights. He emerged as a leading figure of the Romantic movement in France.
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Work
Hugo first attracted attention with his poetry, and he later became well known for his novels and his contributions to the theatre through plays. Among his important poetry volumes are Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles. Outside France, readers most often recognise him for two novels:
- Les Misérables
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (original French title: Notre-Dame de Paris)
Politics and legacy
Hugo's political views evolved over his lifetime. In his youth he was aligned with the conservative royalist camp, but he later adopted more liberal positions and became an advocate of republicanism. His writings address many political and social concerns and reflect the artistic debates of his era. He was buried in the Panthéon in Paris.
Questions and answers
Q: Who was Victor Marie Hugo?
A: Victor Marie Hugo was a French poet, playwright, novelist, statesman and human rights activist who played an important part in the Romantic movement in France.
Q: What are some of his most famous works?
A: His most famous works include Les Contemplations and La Légende des siècles (poetry collections), Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (novels).
Q: What were his political views?
A: When he was young, he was a conservative royalist. As he got older he became more liberal and supported republicanism.
Q: How did Hugo address the issues of his time?
A: His work addressed many of the political and social problems as well as the artistic trends of his time.
Q: When did Hugo die?
A: Hugo died on 22 May 1885.
Q: Where is Hugo buried?
A: He is buried in the Panthéon in Paris.
Author
AlegsaOnline.com Victor Hugo: French Romantic Writer, Novelist of Les Misérables and Notre-Dame Leandro Alegsa
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