Come When I Sleep
by Victor Hugo
'Come When I Sleep' Summary
Come When I Sleep is a collection of poems that delve into the depths of human experience, particularly the mysteries surrounding love, dreams, and the essence of the soul. Hugo's words paint vivid pictures of the nighttime world, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. He explores the transformative power of dreams, the longing for connection, and the inevitability of death. The poems are filled with a sense of longing and yearning, exploring the ephemeral nature of life and the enduring power of the human spirit. Readers are invited to journey alongside Hugo, experiencing a range of emotions, from tender affection to profound contemplation.Book Details
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Victor-Marie Hugo was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic Movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of gen...
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