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C'est un roman historique, social et philosophique dans lequel on retrouve les idéaux du romantisme et ceux de Victor Hugo concernant la nature humaine. L'auteur lui-même accorde une grande importance à ce roman et écrit en mars 1862, à son éditeur Lacroix : « Ma conviction est que ce livre sera un des principaux sommets, sinon le principal, de mon œuvre ».Dans ce tome, Marius, devenu étudiant, rencontre Cosette et son père, M. Leblanc. Nous ferons la connaissance des membres de l'ABC et retrouverons quelques anciennes connaissances, les Thénardier et Javert. (résumé de Wikipedia...

'In Robore Fortuna'. What could these three words mean? Join Dorothy as she works to figure this out while simultaneously parenting orphaned boys. But beware, she may encounter hidden treasures, betrayal, and death along the way. - Summary by Campbell Schelp.

Arsène Lupin returns in a wonderful story of disguises, love, and of course treasure. Once again, Lupin crosses paths with the famous Holmlock Shears. But this time Arsène matches wits with Isidore Beautrelet, Sixth-form Schoolboy. Every step that Lupin takes has Beautrelet right on his heels. Has Lupin finally met his match? Will Beautrelet discover the secret of the Hollow Needle? And has the gentleman burglar met another match as well, one who will lead him away from his life of crime forever? (Summary by Alex Patterson)

In 1898, a young boy watches in horror as his father is stabbed to death by a mysterious woman wearing a black lace scarf and an ornate brooch, Years later, when he arrives with his new bride at the chateau that was part of her dowry, he sees in a portrait the face of his father's murderer, wearing the same black lace and brooch -- his wife's late mother. Then he himself is attacked by a man resembling that same woman. Torn between love and repulsion for his bride, and plagued by self doubt, he answers the call to arms as world war begins. And in that war lies the answer to questions that have...

1793. The new revolutionary government of France is laboring mightily to end injustice and bring in an ideal new age of liberty, equality, and brotherhood, beginning by killing those obnoxious persons who don't appreciate their ideals. In Vendée a force of peasants, strongly supported by imperial England, is laboring mightily to overthrow the revolutionary government and restore Christianity, family, honor and decency, beginning by killing those obnoxious persons who fail to appreciate those noble phenomena. The exiled Marquis de Lantenac returns from England to lead the Vendéan revolt, to ...

First performed in 1830, this was once described as a play on which the "romantic school centered its hopes". The Classicists at the time felt that this play was a threat to everything they deemed important in literature. Set in 16th century Spain, Hernani is a tale of romance and intrigue. Described in 1912 thusly: "The performance was permitted, so tradition says, in the expectation that the play would discredit the romantic school once and for all. The principal actress, Mlle. Mars, was outraged by Hugo’s imagery, and refused point blank to call Firmin [actor] her ‘lion, superb and ...

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) raconte dans ce court récit l’histoire de Claude Gueux, incarcéré pour vol, devenu meutrier en prison, puis exécuté. En annexe, deux chapitres sur l’historique du vrai Claude Gueux, rédigés par l’éditeur Gustave Simon (1848-1928). (Summary by Sonia)

Maurice Leblanc delivers another Arsene Lupin adventure set in World War I. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Hans of Iceland was written in 1821 and is the very first novel written by young Victor, years before he became the great Hugo. It has all the ingredients of a gothic novel: dreadful murders by the hand of a human monster, a young hero in love with the destitute heroine, royal court-intrigues and rebellious uprising, all set in dungeons, dark towers and the untamed nature of Norway.This audio-book has been recorded as Dramatic Reading with all the voices performed by one single reader, including laughs, sobs, groans, occasional screams and a lot of growls. I hope you will enjoy listening to ...

A series of loosely related short stories of the early adventures of France's famous gentleman burglar, Arsène Lupin, as told by an admirer and trusted friend. (Cate Barrat)

En 1915, un mutilé de guerre le capitaine Patrice Belval, aidé de ses camarades, tente de porter secours à une infirmière. Connue sous le sobriquet de Maman Coralie, celle-ci se trouve au cœur d'une machination infernale. Amoureux de la jeune femme, il découvre que la conjuration cherche à vider la France de ses réserves d'or. Voyant Belval en plein désarroi dans cette lutte inégale, son ancienne ordonnance lui conseille de demander l’aide d’Arsène Lupin, pourtant réputé mort. - Summary by Bidou

Marion de Lorme is a play about a famous French courtesan with the same name, known for her relationships with the important men of her time. (Kristingj) Cast list:Marion de Lorme: Kristin GjerløwDidier: KHandLouis XIII: Ted DelormeMarquis de Nangis: ToddHWMarquis de Saverny: Beth ThomasL'Angely: John BurlinsonM. de Laffemas: davidprDuke de Bellegarde: AnttiVMarquis de Brichanteau: Joseph TablerCount de Gassé: Peter TuckerViscount de Bouchavannes: Jennifer FournierChevalier de Rochebaron: ToddHWCount de Villac: alanmapstoneChevalier de Montpesat: Owen CookDuke de Beaupréau: ...

A man who has been condemned to death writes down his cogitations, feelings and fears while he is waiting for his execution. He does not betray his name to the reader or what he has done. He describes his life in prison, everything from what his cell looks like to the personality of the prison priest. (Introduction by Wikipedia)Part of Section 2 read by Nadine Eckert-BouletThis project was proof listened by lh, Barry Eads, and Chieko.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of Come When I Sleep by Victor-Marie Hugo.This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 21, 2024. ------Victor-Marie Hugo, sometimes nicknamed the Ocean Man, was a French Romantic writer and politician. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote in a variety of genres and forms. In France, Hugo is renowned for his poetry collections. - Summary by Wikipedia

The Man Who Laughs is a novel by Victor Hugo, originally published in April 1869 under the French title L'Homme qui rit. Also published under the title "By Order of the King". (Introduction by Wikipedia)

Auch bekannt als 'Der Glöckner von Notre-Dame'. Der Roman beinhaltet mehrere Handlungsstränge, die nach und nach ineinanderfließen und ein buntes und vielseitiges Bild des französischen Spätmittelalters mit all seinen Bevölkerungsschichten zeichnen. Die Geschichte vom missgestalteten Glöckner Quasimodo, der sich in die schöne Zigeunerin Esmeralda verliebt, ist nur einer dieser Stränge.Der Poet und Philosoph Peter Gringoire bildet den ständigen Begleiter in den einzelnen Teilen und verleiht beim Lesen der Handlung durch seine eigenen Ansichten, seine Überlebensstrategien und sein ...

C'est un roman historique, social et philosophique dans lequel on retrouve les idéaux du romantisme et ceux de Victor Hugo concernant la nature humaine. L'auteur lui-même accorde une grande importance à ce roman et écrit en mars 1862, à son éditeur Lacroix : « Ma conviction est que ce livre sera un des principaux sommets, sinon le principal, de mon œuvre ». Le tome II de l'œuvre qui en compte cinq est consacré à Cosette. (Source : Wikipedia)

If Queen Mary I of England wants something, you'd better not try and stop her, or else you might soon find yourself without a head! When this hot-headed young Royal's new favourite courtier, an Italian gentleman named Fabiano Fabiani who has already made himself very unpopular with the court, is caught sneaking around with another girl - a commoner no less! - the Queen begins to plan her revenge in the only way suitable for a Queen. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett) Narrator: balaMary I of England: Kristin GjerløwJane Talbot: Beth ThomasLord Clinton: alanmapstoneJoshua Farnaby: Peter ...

Dans le quatrième volet des Misérables, L'idylle rue Plumet et l'épopée rue Saint-Denis, l'action se déroule sur fond d'émeute à la barricade Saint-Denis. Éponine et Gavroche, les enfants de la rue, y tiennent un rôle important, tandis que la relation amoureuse de Cosette et Marius se développe, au grand dam de Jean Valjean. (résumé par Nadine)

Víctor Hugo escribió esta obra a raíz de ver a un verdugo ensayando con la guillotina para la ejecución del día siguiente- Quedó de tal manera impresionado que decidió escribir este alegato en contra de la pena de muerte, de la que era detractor absoluto.Hugo nos deja un relato en el que detalla todo lo que puede pasar por la mente de una persona en momentos tan infinitamente duros.Palabras, sentimiento y desolación de un hombre, sin nombre. Podría ser cualquiera...cualquiera. “Dicen que no es nada, que no se padece apenas, que es un fin muy dulce, y que la muerte está de este modo...