
Quatrevingt-treize
by Victor Hugo
'Quatrevingt-treize' Summary
The narrative centers around three principal characters, each representing a distinct social and political standpoint: Marquis de Lantenac, a staunch royalist seeking to restore the monarchy; Gauvain, a republican revolutionary committed to the ideals of the revolution; and Cimourdain, a member of the National Convention, embodying the radicalism of the Terror. Their paths intertwine amidst the chaos of the Vendée rebellion, a counter-revolutionary movement against the French Republic. The novel delves into the complexities of love, duty, and betrayal, as these figures grapple with the consequences of their choices within a society fracturing along ideological lines. Lantenac's loyalty to the monarchy, Gauvain's fervent belief in republican ideals, and Cimourdain's zealous pursuit of revolutionary justice, clash against the backdrop of a devastating war. Their individual journeys lead them to make agonizing decisions, confronting the ultimate question of what it means to be a hero in a time of great upheaval. Hugo masterfully depicts the horrors of war, the brutality of the Terror, and the profound impact of political ideology on individual lives, while exploring the enduring themes of love, loyalty, and the search for meaning in a world consumed by conflict.Book Details
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Victor Hugo
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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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