Victor Hugo 1802-1902 (Odes) by Henry Van Dyke
The biography of Victor Hugo focuses on his life and literary career. Born in 1802, he was a French poet, novelist, and playwright. His early work included poetry collections, but he gained fame with novels like 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame'. He was exiled to the island of Guernsey for his opposition to Napoleon III's regime. During this period, he wrote several works, including a collection of odes.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1885 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Historical · 656 words
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Heart of France for a hundred years, / Passionate, sensitive, proud, and strong, / Quick to throb with her hopes and fears, / Fierce to flame with her sense of wrong! / You, who hailed with a morning song / Dream-light gilding a throne of old: / You, who turned when the dream grew cold, / Singing still, to the light that shone / Pure from Liberty's ancient throne, / Over the human throng! / You, who dared in the dark eclipse, -- / When the pygmy heir of a giant name / Dimmed the face of the land with shame, -- / Speak the truth with indignant lips, / Call him little whom men called great, / Scoff at him, scorn him, deny him, / Point to the blood on his robe of state, / Fling back his bribes and defy him!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Biography, Historical, Political, Inspirational
- Length: 656 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic form.
- Biography — The content reflects on the life and achievements of a historical figure, providing insight into their character and impact.
- Historical — The text references historical events and figures, situating the narrative within a specific historical context.
- Political — Themes of liberty, justice, and political critique are prominent, reflecting on societal and governmental issues.
Tags
French Literature · Poetry Collection · Victorian Era · Romanticism · Odes · Classical Influence · Symbolism · Imagery Rich · Emotional Depth · Philosophical Themes · Social Commentary · Historical Context