William Shakespeare by Victor Hugo
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Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
English
"William Shakespeare" by Victor Hugo is a work of literary criticism written in 1864 during his thirteenth year of exile. Originally intended as an introduction to his son's Shakespeare translations, it expanded into a sweeping examination of history's greatest literary geniuses—from Homer and Dante to Cervantes and Shakespeare himself. Hugo's pass...
includes Hugo's influential argument for a "vast public literary domain." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph White
2 weeks agoIf you enjoy this genre, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This sets a high standard for similar books.
William Miller
1 month agoOnce I began reading, the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Sarah Mitchell
3 months agoWithout a doubt, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. This deserves far more attention.
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Elizabeth Anderson
4 months agoI’ve been searching for content like this and the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. One of the best books I've read this year.