About “Les Châtiments”
Les Châtiments is a collection of poems by Victor Hugo, first published in 1853. The work contains strong criticisms of Napoléon III's Second Empire. Hugo used the poems to express his opposition to the political regime. The collection reflects his political views and his dissatisfaction with the leadership of Napoléon III. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1852
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