The Selected Poems of Victor Hugo
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The Selected Poems of Victor Hugo

By Victor HugoNarrated by Ben Allen
Length18m

About this audiobook

Victor Hugo's poetry moves effortlessly between grief and wonder, revolution and tenderness. This carefully selected collection gathers some of his most powerful and intimate works — from the haunting sorrow of Tomorrow at Dawn and After the Battle to the luminous beauty of Sunset and The Grave and the Rose. Rich with emotion, humanity, and unforgettable imagery, these poems reveal Hugo not only as one of France's greatest writers, but as a poet deeply attuned to love, loss, memory, and hope. Timeless and strikingly modern, these verses continue to speak across generations. Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was one of the towering literary figures of the nineteenth century. Best known for novels such as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, he was also a master poet whose work explored justice, nature, love, faith, and the human spirit. His poetry remains celebrated for its emotional depth, lyrical beauty, and enduring relevance.

Audiobook details

GenrePoetry
Length18 mins
Narrated byBen Allen
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 4, 2026
LanguageEnglish

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