La Convention

La Convention

by Victor Hugo
La Convention

La Convention

by Victor Hugo
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Overview

"La Convention" is a historical play written by the renowned French author Victor Hugo. Victor Hugo was a prominent figure in French literature and wrote plays, novels, and poetry. "La Convention" is part of his theatrical works. The play "La Convention" is set during the French Revolution, particularly during the period of the National Convention, which was the governing body of France from 1792 to 1795. It explores the political and social turmoil of the time and depicts the political figures, debates, and challenges faced by the revolutionaries. Hugo's play delves into themes of revolution, power, and the complexities of governance during a time of upheaval. It likely features historical characters and events that were significant during the French Revolution.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781720474807
Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date: 05/28/2018
Pages: 98
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.20(d)
Language: French

About the Author

About The Author

"If a writer wrote merely for his time, I would have to break my pen and throw it away," the larger-than-life Victor Hugo once confessed. Indeed, this 19th-century French author's books — from the epic drama Les Misérables to the classic unrequited love story The Hunchback of Notre Dame — have spanned the ages, their themes of morality and redemption as applicable to our times as to his.

Date of Birth:

February 26, 1802

Date of Death:

May 22, 1885

Place of Birth:

Besançon, France

Place of Death:

Paris, France

Education:

Pension Cordier, Paris, 1815-18
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