Actes et Paroles, Volume 2: Pendant l'exil 1852-1870 by Victor Hugo
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Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
French
"Actes et Paroles, Volume 2: Pendant l'exil 1852-1870" by Victor Hugo is a collection of reflections and political writings penned during the mid-19th century. The work offers a deep insight into Hugo's thoughts and experiences during his exile after opposing Louis Napoleon’s coup d'état. It focuses on themes of justice, freedom, and the moral impl...
the book sets the stage for Hugo's meditations on exile, where he discusses the concepts of law, force, and the moral weight of being a proscribed individual. He articulates that while the exiled may suffer from physical separation, it is the tyrants who inflict greater spiritual and ethical damage upon themselves. Hugo reflects on his own feelings of isolation, alongside the beauty and power of truth in the face of oppression. As he begins his journey through exile—from Belgium to Jersey—Hugo underscores the solidarity among proscribed individuals and the communal determination to uphold the ideals of the Republic, even from afar. The prose is rich with philosophical musings, painting a vivid picture of struggle, hope, and resilience against tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Dorothy Williams
3 months agoAt first glance, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Elizabeth Sanchez
1 month agoSimply put, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Lisa Nelson
4 months agoThis download was worth it since the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Absolutely essential reading.
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Oliver Johnson
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Simply brilliant.