La Légende des Siècles

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Légende des Siècles" by Victor Hugo is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century, designed to explore the grand tapestry of humanity across different eras. With its ambitious scope, this work aspires to capture the essence of mankind, portraying its struggles, triumphs, and the evolution of human thought, philosophy, and morality. The collection presents a series of snapshots that reflect various facets of human experience, aiming to express both the barbarism and civilization that humanity traverses. The opening of "La Légende des Siècles" sets the tone for this monumental work, introducing the conceptual framework behind Hugo's poetry. It begins with Hugo's vision of humanity as a single entity on a journey towards enlightenment. The poems that follow provide a blend of historical settings, biblical symbolism, and iconic figures, including the poignant portrayal of Cain, encapsulating themes of guilt and redemption. Through rich imagery and philosophical introspection, the early sections reveal Hugo's dedication to capturing the multifaceted nature of human existence, hinting at the broader narrative he wishes to construct in subsequent volumes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stan Goodman, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_L%C3%A9gende_des_si%C3%A8cles

Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Introductory material, notes and bibliography in English.

Release date is 2004-04-01