Hugo - Biographies of World Greats

Author: Jiangshan
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Hugo lived in a turbulent era—the bourgeoisie replaced the feudal class and took the stage of history, and the republic replaced the autocratic regime, turning a new page in history. Hugo was a witness to this series of historical changes and truthfully reflected the historical storms of that time through a vast body of poetry, novels, and dramas. Hugo was not only prolific but also produced superior works. His plays featured intense dramatic conflicts and exquisite dialogue; his poetry was passionate and imaginative; his novels had vivid characters and compelling, vivid stories; his essays were clear in reasoning and extraordinary in insights, while profound thought and a boundless love were common characteristics of all his works. Hugo was not only a great writer but also a great thinker and a democratic fighter. He shouted for freedom, democracy, equality, fraternity, and justice, and directly engaged in political struggles to defend the poor and oppressed, to avenge the victims, to expose conspiracies, and to resist armed invasions. With his heart of justice and love, he concerned himself with the entire world. He once issued a stern condemnation and protest against the robberly actions of the Anglo-French in burning the Summer Palace.