Victor Hugo is one of the best-known French writers, and one of the greatest literary figures of all time. His poetry made him famous very early, cementing his reputation as one of the greatest lyric poets when he was only 20 years old. We have selected for you 28 of his most well-known and powerful poems, mosty from the immortal Autumn Leaves and Contemplations.
They are, in order: ChildhoodDeath in LifeEpitaphHave you nothing to say for yourselfHow Butterflies are bornI am content; Inscription for a crucifixSatire on the EarthSt JohnThe Dying Child to its MotherThe Poet's Simple FaithThe Vale to you, to me the HeightsInfantile InfluenceSunsetThe Patience of the PeopleThe Poet's Love for LivelinessThe Universal PrayerThe Watching AngelDictated before the Rhone GlacierTribute to the VanquishedEnjoy the intense rhythm and depth of Hugo's poetry, an essential part of French culture and one of the most beautiful works of poerty ever written.
