Victor Hugo on Things That Matter: A Reader - Couverture souple

Marva A. Barnett

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0300122454 ISBN 13 : 9780300122459

Editeur : Yale University Press, 2009

Synopsis

'Victor Hugo on Things That Matter' gives English speakers the social, historical, cultural and biographical context essential to 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, personal concerns - love, children, grief, nature, God - as well as public, 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 watercolours 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; and opportunities for further reading.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Marva Barnett is professor at the University of Virginia, where she also serves as director of the Teaching Resource Center.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Yale University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0300122454
• ISBN 13: 9780300122459
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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