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Hugo, Victor
1802
1885
Hugo, Victor Marie, comte
Hugo, VĂctor
Hans of Iceland, Vol. 1 of 2
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_of_Iceland
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"Hans of Iceland, Vol. 1 of 2" by Victor Hugo is a fictional romance written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows several characters, including the titular character Hans and a range of others who are impacted by love, tragedy, and the consequences of their decisions, often in a grim setting. The book seems to delve into themes of love, loss, and the tumult of human emotions set against a harsh backdrop. The opening of the book introduces a somber scene at a funeral home, where villagers are discussing the tragic fate of young lovers, Gill Stadt and Guth Stersen, who have both perished due to the dangers of the mines and the tempestuous nature of love. Rumors and gossip float among the townspeople, revealing their various perspectives on love and loss. The narrative then shifts to the ominous figure of Hans, purportedly a menacing outlaw with mysterious ties to the fates of the young couple, setting the stage for a story rich in tragedy and the interplay of relationships. This opening establishes a dark tone and introduces readers to the themes of love and despair that will likely evolve throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Iceland -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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