The Works of Hugo: Poems, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Stories of Crime, Essays on Humanity, (Hardcover)

<p>"The Works of Hugo" is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the immense literary range and moral depth of Victor Hugo, one of the most influential figures of the Romantic movement. This collection brings together several of his most significant contributions to world literature, most notably his masterpiece, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." This celebrated novel presents a vivid portrait of medieval Paris, weaving a tragic tale of obsession, social exclusion, and redemption through the unforgettable characters of Quasimodo and Esmeralda.</p><p>In addition to his prose, this volume contains a selection of Hugo's evocative poetry, which revolutionized French verse with its emotional intensity and lyrical power. The collection further explores Hugo's multifaceted intellectual life through his "Stories of Crime" and "Essays on Humanity." These non-fiction works and shorter narratives highlight the author's profound social consciousness and his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes and political reform.</p><p>Spanning fiction, verse, and social commentary, "The Works of Hugo" provides a thorough look at a writer who mastered multiple forms to advocate for the marginalized. This anthology remains an essential resource for readers wishing to experience the breadth of Hugo's historical and literary legacy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• The Works of Hugo: Poems, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Stories of Crime, Essays on Humanity, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026090817
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 646