"Juliette Drouet's Love-Letters to Victor Hugo" by Juliette Drouet is a collection of personal letters that shows the intense relationship between a well-known French poet and his mistress during the 1800s. The book gives us a peek into their love affair, with all its drama, through Juliette's own words. Readers discover how Victor Hugo, feeling insecure, asked Juliette to write to him constantly when they were apart. The "scribbles" she sent reveal her honest thoughts and daily experiences as she dealt with the difficulties of their unusual connection. The collection introduces the deep love Juliette had for Victor, the social problems she faced, and the artistic competition that made their relationship so complicated, painting a picture of their lives and dreams.
Juliette Drouet's Love-Letters to Victor Hugo Edited with a Biography of Juliette Drouet
By Juliette Drouet
Uncover the secrets of a passionate and complex love story between a famous poet and his mistress through her intimate letters.
Summary
About the AuthorJuliette Drouet, born Julienne Josephine Gauvain, was a French actress. She abandoned her career on the stage after becoming the mistress of Victor Hugo, to whom she acted as a secretary and travelling companion. Juliette accompanied Hugo in his exile to the Channel Islands, and wrote thousands of letters to him throughout her life.
Juliette Drouet, born Julienne Josephine Gauvain, was a French actress. She abandoned her career on the stage after becoming the mistress of Victor Hugo, to whom she acted as a secretary and travelling companion. Juliette accompanied Hugo in his exile to the Channel Islands, and wrote thousands of letters to him throughout her life.
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