Víctor Hugo: The greatest exponent of French Romanticism (+birth)

On February 26, 1802, Victor Hugo was born in the city of Paris, France, a writer, politician and intellectual whose extensive work stands out for being works aimed at drawing the complexities of the human species that is torn between defects and virtues.

Considered to be the greatest exponent of French romanticism, this remarkable master of letters was an activist of the libertarian struggles that germinated in the French country and that lit up as a beacon of light for other nations and continents that, inspired by their ideas of freedom, solidarity and equality, were rebelling against the domination of empires dominated by monarchies.

Among the most emblematic works of this humanist author, is “Les Miserables”, considered one of the most important works of universal literature, for its grammatical richness and for being the portrait of a society where it deprives power, inequality and hypocrisy.

222 years after the birth of this illustrious writer, the world celebrates his life and work, which remains the reflection of a humanity struggling to build its destiny.

Mazo News Team