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Victor Hugo was born the son of a General under Napoleon Bonaparte. At an early age he began writing and his career as a poet, playwright, novelist and even politician has rarely been equalled. His fearless stance for the rights of the common man endeared him to the French people but caused governme...

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Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Director, Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Venice, California] : TMW Media, 2005.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Hugo, Victor, > 1802-1885.
Hugo, Victor, > 1802-1885
Authors, French > 19th century > Biography.
Écrivains français > 19e siècle > Biographies.
Authors, French
1800-1899
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Victor Hugo was born the son of a General under Napoleon Bonaparte. At an early age he began writing and his career as a poet, playwright, novelist and even politician has rarely been equalled. His fearless stance for the rights of the common man endeared him to the French people but caused governments to drive him into exile. He lived for nineteen years in the English Channel islands. The film covers his life and background and ends with an overview of his work.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed June 23, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (48 minutes)
Playing Time:00:47:24