Biography & Memoir· France
Carnets intimes, 1870-1871
by Victor HugoAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1953English
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Published in 1953, Carnets intimes, 1870-1871 established Victor Hugo as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Carnets intimes, 1870-1871 by Victor Hugo (1953) is a notable work of biography memoir from France.
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✍️ Biography & Memoir
True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.
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This book is part of France's rich literary tradition.
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Carnets intimes, 1870-1871 by Victor Hugo sits within the tradition of biography & memoir that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1953 in France, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Carnets intimes, 1870-1871 among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
The appeal of Carnets intimes, 1870-1871 lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Within France's literary landscape, Victor Hugo occupies a significant position. Carnets intimes, 1870-1871 is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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Victor Hugo is a celebrated author from France known for influential works of literary fiction.
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