Choses Vues

Victor Hugo

Published by Jules Rouff, Paris, 1902

An early edition of Victor Hugo's posthumously published series of notes on his own life and contemporary history. Complete in five volumes.In the original French.The 'new series' of Victor Hugo's 'Choses Vues', collecting together the notes left by the author during his lifetime in Paris.'Choses Vues', in English as 'Things Seen', offer a fascinating look at Parisian and French history from 1825 to the 1880s. Whilst also offering notes on contemporary history, the work also details intimities of Hugo's life and career.These volumes include his opinions on the coronation of Charles X, the National Assembly of 1849, the beginning of the presidency of Louis-Bonaparte, the Siege of Paris, and more.A brilliant work by one of the most famous French writers of history, who is better known for his novels.Undated, dated from WorldCat. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, wraps are a little age-toned and spotted, spotting heavier to No. 1. Very light edge wear to the wraps, including a small closed tear to the head of the front wrap to No. 4. Small chip to the spine of No. 1. Front hinge of No. 3 has failed. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and clean with a few scattered spots. Good. Seller Inventory # 918P50

Bibliographic Details

Title: Choses Vues
Publisher: Jules Rouff, Paris
Publication Date: 1902
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: None
Condition: Good
Book Type: book