Project Gutenberg 2016-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 860 Hugo, Victor 1802 1885 Hugo, Victor Marie, comte Hugo, Víctor Baillot, A. (Amédée) Baillot, A. (Amedee) Baillot, Amédée William Shakespeare Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare_(essay) Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust "WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE" by Victor Hugo is a literary critique and biography written in the mid-19th century. The work serves to explore the life and genius of William Shakespeare, emphasizing the interconnection between art and civilization, while also celebrating Shakespeare's impact on poetry and drama. It is a deep examination of artistic genius, with a reflective and philosophical tone. At the start of the book, the narrative presents a somber setting where a family of exiles resides in a lonely house on the island of Jersey, symbolizing the struggles of artistic individuals facing societal rejection. The father and son engage in a profound conversation about the nature of exile, leading the son to express his intention to translate Shakespeare. This opening sets up a deep exploration of Shakespeare's life, the artistic mission, and the turbulent historical context in which he lived. Victor Hugo’s admiration for Shakespeare is palpable, as he posits that mastering the challenges of art requires a profound engagement with human thought and emotion, creating a rich tapestry of reflection that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Stratford-upon-Avon (England) -- Biography PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 647777 2025-07-21T10:01:13.829802 text/html 629855 2024-10-23T01:22:16 text/html 792388 2025-07-21T10:01:19.993739 application/epub+zip 802342 2025-07-21T10:01:14.625724 application/epub+zip 327562 2025-07-21T10:01:14.223721 application/epub+zip 954469 2025-07-21T10:01:24.426672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 935446 2025-07-21T10:01:19.635730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 461166 2022-09-24T09:39:47.328658 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620315 2025-07-21T10:01:13.238745 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 600381 2024-10-23T01:22:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18878 2025-07-21T10:01:24.559640 application/rdf+xml 8781 2025-07-21T10:01:14.309705 image/jpeg 2047 2025-07-21T10:01:14.266685 image/jpeg 733701 2025-07-21T10:01:13.895754 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia