Victor Hugo’s funeral speeches

Authors

  • Gloria Carneiro do Amaral USP - Universidade de São Paulo - Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas. São Paulo - SP- Brasil.

Keywords:

19th Century, Funeral addresses, Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac, George Sand

Abstract

This article deals with two funeral addresses written by Victor Hugo on the occasion of the deaths of two friends - Honoré de Balzac and George Sand. In each speech, Hugo adopts a different perspective: in the case of Balzac, it is the critical view that stands out, emphasizing the importance of the author of the Human Comedy; in Sand’s case, it is her condition as a woman and the author’s admiration that are the most present elements.

Published

26/09/2022

Issue

Section

1. Victor Hugo: entre política, sociedade e seus contemporâneos