"WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE" by Victor Hugo is a biographical study that investigates the life and profound influence of William Shakespeare, viewing him as a central figure in the development of art and culture. It begins with a depiction of a family of outcasts in a remote house on Jersey, which represents the type of struggles artistic people face when society doesn't accept them. The father and son talk about being an outcast when the son decides to translate Shakespeare. Hugo's exploration shows how the creative mission and the difficult times Shakespeare lived in were deeply connected. Hugos respect for Shakespeare is clear, arguing that truly great art demands a hard-working, deep dive into human emotion and thought. This creates a detailed story of how Shakespeare influenced the times.
William Shakespeare
By Victor Hugo
In a tale bridging exile and artistic legacy, one family's struggles intertwine with the towering figure whose life and works redefined a culture.
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About the AuthorVictor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms.
Victor-Marie Hugo, vicomte Hugo was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms.
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