Victor Hugo

By Alex OmbergThe Grotesque, The Beautiful, and the Political Epic

Biography and Memoir

Literary Classics

Length1h 2m

About this book

Summary

THE ARCHITECT OF FRENCH ROMANTICISM Victor Hugo was a literary genius, a political exile, and a national hero. But how did he transform the rigidity of French art into a chaotic, beautiful mirror of reality? Alex Omberg presents a masterclass on the life and legacy of the man who declared that art must contain both the sublime and the grotesque. Inside, you will discover: The theater riots of Hernani that destroyed Neoclassicism. The theory of architecture as text in Notre-Dame de Paris. The hidden structure behind the digressions of Les Miserables. The poet’s role as a prophet against tyranny. This is a journey through the mind that saved a cathedral and gave a voice to the oppressed. Read the story behind the legend.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

Genre

Biography and Memoir, Literary Classics

Length

1 hr 2 mins

Publish date

Jan 12, 2026

Language

English

About the Author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all Audiobooks by Alex Omberg

1Introduction: The Ocean of the People

5Chapter 4: The Political Exile

2Chapter 1: The Romantic Manifesto

6Chapter 5: The Poet as Prophet

3Chapter 2: Notre-Dame de Paris

7Conclusion: The Pantheon and the Legacy

4Chapter 3: Les Misérables