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Step into the private world of a genius through a collection of reflections, observations, and intimate memories. These memoirs offer a rare glimpse into the mind of Victor Hugo as he reflects on his creative process, his political battles, and the personal joys and sorrows that shaped his life. It is a rich tapestry of a life lived at the center of cultural and historical change.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
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Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AT RHEIMS. 1823-1838.
2RECOUNTED BY EYE-WITNESSES
3I. THE EXECUTION OF LOUIS XVI.
4II. ARRIVAL OF NAPOLEON IN PARIS. March 20, 1815.
5VISIONS OF THE REAL.
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6I. THE HOVEL.
7II. PILLAGE. THE REVOLT IN SANTO DOMINGO.
8III. A DREAM. September 6, 1847.
9IV. THE PANEL WITH THE COAT OF ARMS.
10V. THE EASTER DAISY. May 29, 1841.
11THEATER
12JOANNY. March 7, 1830, Midnight.
13MADEMOISELLE MARS.
14FREDERICK LEMAITRE.
15THE COMIQUES September, 1846
16MADEMOISELLE GEORGES. October, 23, 1867.
17TABLEAUX VIVANTS
18AT THE ACADEMY.
19Session of November 23, 1843.
20October 8, 1844.: This is what was told to me at to-day’s session:
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22AN ELECTION SESSION.: February 11, 1847.
23March 16, 1847.
24April 22, 1847.
25October 4, 1847.: I have just heard M. Viennet say: “I think in bronze.”
26December 29, 1848. Friday.
27March 26, 1850. Tuesday.
28AN ELECTION SESSION. March 28, 1850.
29LOVE IN PRISON.
30I.
31II.
32III.
33IV.
34V.
35AT THE TUILERIES. 1844-1848.
36I. THE KING. * June, 28, 1844.
37July, 1844.: A few days ago the King said to Marshal Soult (in presence of others):
38August 4, 1844.: Yesterday the King said to me:
39August, 1844.
40August, 1844.
41September 5, 1844.
42September 6, 1844.: The King said to me yesterday:
43September 6, 1844.
44September 7, 1844.: Said the King to me last Thursday:
451847.
46II. THE DUCHESS D’ORLEANS.
47February 26, 1844.: Yesterday the Duchess d’Orleans said to me:
48August, 1844.
491847.
50III. THE PRINCES. 1847.