The Penance of Hugo is a literary work by Italian poet Vincenzo Monti, originally published in 1805. The book is a visionary account of the French Revolution, written in the style of Dante's Divine Comedy and divided into four cantos. The protagonist of the story is Hugo, who represents the French king Louis XVI. The narrative follows Hugo's journey through the afterlife, where he is subjected to various penances for his role in the Revolution. Along the way, he encounters historical figures such as Robespierre, Marat, and Napoleon, who each offer their own perspectives on the events of the Revolution. The Penance of Hugo is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of political upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
| Autorius: | Vincenzo Monti |
| Leidėjas: | Kessinger Publishing, LLC |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2009 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 196 |
| ISBN-10: | 1104320347 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781104320348 |
| Formatas: | 229 x 152 x 11 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
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