| Victor Hugo on Things That Matter: A Reader Contributor(s): Barnett, Marva A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0300122454 ISBN-13: 9780300122459 Publisher: Yale University Press OUR PRICE: $80.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: "Victor Hugo on Things That Matter" gives English speakers the social, historical, cultural, and biographical context that is essential for enjoying the writing and art of this genius of nineteenth-century France. The book's topical organization lets readers investigate Hugo's ideas about private and personal concerns--love, children, grief, nature, God--as well as public and politically important issues--liberty and democracy, tyranny, social justice, humanity, peace, and war. Unlike other Hugo anthologies, "Victor Hugo on Things That Matter" offers introductions and notes in English and includes twenty-five of Hugo's watercolors and drawings. Readers will find key Hugo texts in the original French, along with the following supplemental information in English: - an overview of Hugo's importance and his private and public personas;- introductions to each chapter;- historical and cultural explanatory notes;- a time line of Hugo's life and work; - suggestions for further reading. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | European - General - Foreign Language Study | French - Literary Criticism | European - French |
| Dewey: 848.709 |
| LCCN: 2008054064 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.2" W x 9.7" (1.60 lbs) 520 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Victor Hugo on Things That Matter gives English speakers the social, historical, cultural, and biographical context that is essential for enjoying the writing and art of this genius of nineteenth-century France. The book's topical organization lets |
