Victor Hugo / Salmon / 1840
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Victor Hugo / Salmon / 1840
VICTOR HUGO French novelist as a young man Date: 1802 - 1885
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1802 1840 1885 Hugo Novelist Victor Salmon
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This image captures the young and vibrant Victor Hugo, a renowned French novelist, poet, and dramatist, in the year 1840. Born on February 26, 1802, in Besançon, France, Hugo's literary career began in earnest during the 1820s and 1830s, with the publication of works such as "Han d'Islande" and "Bug-Jargal." However, it was his novels "Notre-Dame de Paris" (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and "Les Misérables," published in 1831 and 1862, respectively, that would cement his place in literary history. The photograph shows Hugo in the prime of his life, with a thoughtful expression and piercing gaze. The background of the image is intriguing, with a salmon swimming upstream in the foreground. This symbolic representation of the struggle against the current could reflect the challenges and obstacles that Hugo faced throughout his illustrious career. Despite facing numerous hardships, including exile from France during the Second French Empire, Hugo continued to write and produce works that resonated with the French people and the world. His poetry, particularly "Les Chants du Crépuscule" (The Poems of the Twilight), was widely acclaimed, and his plays, such as "Cromwell," were performed in theaters across Europe. Hugo's impact on French literature and culture is immeasurable, and his influence can still be felt today. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the young man who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the literary world. Date: 1840 Subject: Victor Hugo Description: A young and vibrant Victor Hugo, the French novelist, poet, and dramatist, with a thoughtful expression and piercing gaze, in the midst of a symbolic representation of struggle and perseverance, as a salmon swims upstream in the background.
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