Napoléon le Petit
work by Hugo
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"Napoléon le Petit" is a satirical work by Victor Hugo, published in 1852. It is an indictment of Napoleon III and the abuses of the Second Empire. The work was written during Hugo's exile and expresses his horror and indignation at the political climate in France, while also affirming his belief in progress, peace, freedom, and brotherhood. The poems within the collection often use irony and vivid detail to critique the emperor's actions and the deception surrounding his rise to power.1
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