Release date is 2021-11-28

Laurent Vogel, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

"Victor Hugo à Vingt Ans: Glanes Romantiques" by Pierre Dufay and Victor Hugo is a biographical work likely written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the formative years of Victor Hugo, focusing on his youth, family dynamics, and the early successes that shaped him as a literary figure. It highlights important relationships, particularly with his father, and provides insight into Hugo’s initial steps within the Romantic movement, set against the broader backdrop of literary and political changes of the time. The opening of the work delves into the youth of Victor Hugo, emphasizing his familial connections, particularly his relationship with his father, General Hugo. It discusses the letters exchanged between them during a critical period in Hugo's life, reflecting the joys and struggles of his early adulthood as he navigated his budding literary career. The narrative captures the anticipation surrounding his marriage to Adèle Foucher, alongside a sense of responsibility towards his brothers and their respective futures, thus painting a vivid portrait of the young poet motivated by love, ambition, and familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Original publication data not identified