The collection of over 150 lyric poems showcases a paradox in Victor Hugo's artistic style, blending structural unity with a seemingly disordered and digressive nature. Suzanne Nash offers a fresh perspective, suggesting that these poems can be interpreted as a cohesive allegory reflecting Hugo's insights into the creative process. Her analysis invites readers to explore the intricate relationship between form and content in Hugo's work.
The book examines the revisionary process of Valery's work, challenging the perception that it lacks representation of his mature talent. Suzanne Nash posits that this process prompted Valery to confront essential issues of poetic creation, ultimately influencing his subsequent poetry. Through this lens, the work is portrayed as a crucial stepping stone in Valery's artistic development.
Victor Hugo's work presents the reader with a paradox nowhere more apparent than in the collection of more than 150 lyric poems entitled Les Contemplations. Although he insisted upon structural unity, his complex artistic creations often seem disordered and digressive. Suzanne Nash examines this contradiction, and she proposes here a new approach t