Les Feuilles dâautomne
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Les Feuilles d'automne (Autumn Leaves), published in 1831, is a collection of poems by Victor Hugo. It is characterized by its intimate and personal inspiration, exploring themes of nature, love, and family life. The poems reflect a solitary, yet hopeful, exploration of the poet's inner consciousness.
Hugo, a prominent figure in French Romanticism, often wove personal emotions with broader societal and philosophical reflections in his work. This collection, while personal, also touches upon the disquiet of the era. It showcases Hugo's versatility, moving from intimate lyricism to a more visionary and prophetic tone, foreshadowing the epic scope of his later writings.12
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