Showing results by author "Victor Hugo" in All Categories

Notre Dame de Paris, pubblicato nel 1831, fu il primo grande successo di Victor Hugo. Il romanzo storico, in cui la trama sembra a volte solo un pretesto per accurate descrizioni della Parigi della fine del XV secolo, avvolge il lettore nelle sue prosa immaginifica, ironica,danzante. Dalla storia sono state tratte moltissimi adattamenti di musical, cartoni animati, e film. Il gobbo di Notre Dame è un archetipo del mostro che si annulla nell’amore.Cornice musicale: sinfonia n.7 di Beethowen.

Trent'anni prima del grandioso "I Miserabili" Victor Hugo scrive un altro capolavoro, meno noto ma non per questo meno importante...

La plupart de ces poèmes ont été écrits entre 1846 et 1855. Mais les poèmes les plus anciens de ce recueil datent de 1834. Les 11 000 vers des "Contemplations" comptent parmi les plus beaux poèmes de la poésie française. Victor Hugo y est à l'apogée de son art poétique.

Murder comes in two familiar forms. Whether as a crime of passion with high emotions or a cold dispassionate plot to take life in order to gain in some way, the act strikes us all as somehow inhuman. Beneath us as civilised beings. But however we cloak our animal instincts the need to remove a human being and gain relief from abuse or gain from money, the term is just the same – MURDER. Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, J M Barrie, W W Jacobs and many others bring their literary heft to bear in as calculating a way as any killer could.

"Chelovek, kotoryy smeetsya" (1869) prinadlezhit k chislu naibolee izvestnyh i uvlekatel'nyh romanov Gyugo. Dramaticheskoe razvitie sobytiy, neozhidannye peremeny v sud'be geroev, perekhody ot bezdny otchayaniya k vershinam schast'ya i naoborot derzhat chitatelya v postoyannom napryazhenii. A rassuzhdeniya istoricheskogo, filosofskogo i obshchekul'turnogo haraktera, soderzhashchiesya v mnogochislennyh avtorskih otstupleniyah, pridayut povestvovaniyu glubinu i universal'nost'.

In this audiobook, I first read the poem in slow enunciated French then use simple, everyday French language to explain each individual verse. I then talk about the life of the author, give a full analysis of the poem and finally re-read the poem at a faster speed with a more personal interpretation. Not only is it a great cultural subject but it's a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary, verb tenses and improve your understanding of deeper conversations.

Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him. But his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly put under threat: by his own conscience, when, owing to a case of mistaken identity, another man is arrested in his place; and by the relentless investigations of the dogged policeman Javert.

Victor Hugo es uno de los escritores franceses más conocidos, y forma parte de las más grandes figuras literarias de todos los tiempos. Su poesía lo hizo famoso muy pronto, consolidando su reputación como uno de los más grandes poetas líricos cuando tenía sólo 20 años. También fue novelista y dramaturgo, y promovió la causa del Romanticismo, este exaltado movimiento artístico que jugó con lo sublime y se elevó en los vientos de la emoción.

This 1937 radio dramatization was written, produced, and performed by none other than the incomparable Orson Welles of War of the Worlds fame. The story of the book is faithfully retold (with questionable subjects carefully camouflaged) and is suitable for students aged 10 and older. This live recording, masterfully performed by an incredible professional cast, includes sound effects, music, and an unforgettable story.

La première représentation d' "Hernani" eut lieu en 1830 à la Comédie Française. Ce fut, ce soir-là et tous les soirs suivants, un beau désordre. Malgré les nombreux billets distribués aux amis de l'auteur qui occupaient les points stratégiques de la salle, le public ne cessait de siffler, de huer, de rire. Y eut il bataille ? "Hernani" fut plutôt une révolution. Les partisans de l'art classique moribond, enfermés dans leur bastille ruinée, durent céder devant le Romantisme et ses jeunes excès.

"Claude Gueux" est un court roman de Victor Hugo qui dénonce avec fougue les conditions de détention au XIXe siècle et la peine de mort. Un livre audio poignant et un plaidoyer intemporel pour la justice.

Dans Le Dernier Jour d'un Condamné de Victor Hugo, nous suivons les pensées et les émotions d'un homme condamné à mort pour un crime qu'il n'a pas commis. Dans ce récit poignant et déchirant, l'auteur explore les thèmes de la peine de mort, de la justice et de l'humanité.

Victor Hugo est un poète, dramaturge et prosateur romantique français. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus importants écrivains de langue française. Il est aussi une personnalité politique et un intellectuel engagé qui a joué un rôle majeur dans l'histoire du XIXe siècle. Victor Hugo occupe une place marquante dans l'histoire des lettres françaises au XIXe siècle, dans des genres et des domaines d'une remarquable variété. Ses romans rencontrent un grand succès populaire.

Victor Hugo is one of the best-known French writers, and is part of the greatest literary figures of all time. His poetry made him famous very early, cementing his reputation as one of the greatest lyric poets when he was only 20 years old. He was also a novelist and a dramatist, and furthered the cause of Romanticism, this exalted artistic movement which toyed with Sublime and soared on the winds of emotion.

Marion de Lorme is a captivating play that delves into the life of a renowned French courtesan, exploring her intricate relationships with the powerful men of her time. Through a rich tapestry of characters, the story unveils the complexities of love, ambition, and societal norms in 17th-century France. Join us as we journey through this historical narrative filled with intrigue and passion.

The Man Who Laughs is a captivating novel by Victor Hugo, first published in April 1869 under the French title LHomme qui rit. It tells a powerful story of love, identity, and societal struggles, also known by the title By Order of the King. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

Immerse yourself in one of the greatest literary tragedies of all time with The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This timeless tale introduces unforgettable characters such as Quasimodo, the tormented bell-ringer of Notre-Dame de Paris; the sinister priest Claude Frollo, whose obsessive desires lead to ruin; and Esmeralda, the enchanting gypsy who faces wrongful condemnation. Join us as we explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against societal injustice. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Guernsey, the island where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. In Toilers of the Sea, Hugo transforms everyday events into a gripping drama set against the backdrop of a tight-knit island community, just after the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Gilliatt, a misunderstood Guernseyman who falls in love with Deruchette, the niece of a local shipowner, Mess Lethierry. When Lethierrys ship meets its fate on a treacherous reef, Deruchette vows to marry whoever can retrieve the ships steam engine. Gilliatt, undeterred by the scorn of his neighbors, ...

In the gripping conclusion of this epic tale, an ex-convict defies the odds by breaking parole and striving to lead an honorable life. However, his past wont let him go easily as a relentless police inspector closes in. Along his journey, he becomes embroiled in a revolution, takes on the role of a father to an orphaned girl, and finds himself in intense confrontations. Join us for a thrilling ride filled with action, redemption, and heart. (Summary by smileyman457)

In the gripping second installment of this classic tale, an ex-convict breaks parole in search of redemption, only to find himself relentlessly pursued by a determined police inspector. As he strives to forge a new life as a virtuous man, he becomes embroiled in a revolution, embraces fatherhood by adopting a daughter, and engages in fierce confrontations. Join us on this thrilling journey of struggle, love, and resilience. (Summary by smileyman457)