La Légende des siècles tome III

Illustrated by François Flameng

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"La Légende des siècles tome III" by Victor Hugo is a collection of poems written between 1855 and 1876 and published in three series. This monumental work depicts the history and evolution of humanity through scattered scenes glimpsed on the wall of centuries. Hugo presents epic, lyric, and satiric poems featuring obscure and often invented figures who embody their ages. Rather than seeking historical accuracy, he illustrates humanity's journey from darkness to light, creating what is considered France's only true epic.

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