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Title: Actes et Paroles, Volume 3
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actes_et_Paroles https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actes_et_paroles
Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Marc D'Hooghe and the Online Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Actes et Paroles, Volume 3" by Victor Hugo is a collection of political writings and reflections penned during the late 19th century. This volume explores themes related to exile, the nature of insurrections, and the responsibilities of citizens within a republic, reflecting Hugo's deep engagement with the socio-political landscape of his time. The text delves into poignant meditations on patriotism, the struggles faced during periods of conflict, and the moral imperatives of clemency and resistance. The opening of this volume reveals reflections on exile, specifically the author's return to France after years of political banishment. Hugo discusses the emotional weight of returning to a homeland marked by suffering and devastation, particularly in the context of the Franco-Prussian War. He poignantly contrasts two distinct crowds—the impoverished and those in power—highlighting the revolutionary fervor of the former against the complacency of the latter. Hugo's discourse also touches upon the nature of insurrection and the vital role of education, suggesting that the influences around an individual shape their capacity for civility and compassion. Overall, the beginning sets a tone of urgency and moral clarity, inviting readers to contemplate the reconciliation of past injustices with a vision for a more equitable future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
EBook No.: 8454
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 676
Language: French
Subject: France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900
Subject: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Actes et Paroles, Volume 3
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actes_et_Paroles https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actes_et_paroles
Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Marc D'Hooghe and the Online Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Actes et Paroles, Volume 3" by Victor Hugo is a collection of political writings and reflections penned during the late 19th century. This volume explores themes related to exile, the nature of insurrections, and the responsibilities of citizens within a republic, reflecting Hugo's deep engagement with the socio-political landscape of his time. The text delves into poignant meditations on patriotism, the struggles faced during periods of conflict, and the moral imperatives of clemency and resistance. The opening of this volume reveals reflections on exile, specifically the author's return to France after years of political banishment. Hugo discusses the emotional weight of returning to a homeland marked by suffering and devastation, particularly in the context of the Franco-Prussian War. He poignantly contrasts two distinct crowds—the impoverished and those in power—highlighting the revolutionary fervor of the former against the complacency of the latter. Hugo's discourse also touches upon the nature of insurrection and the vital role of education, suggesting that the influences around an individual shape their capacity for civility and compassion. Overall, the beginning sets a tone of urgency and moral clarity, inviting readers to contemplate the reconciliation of past injustices with a vision for a more equitable future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
EBook No.: 8454
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 676
Language: French
Subject: France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900
Subject: Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.