The Penance Of Hugo: A Vision On The French Revolution, In The Manner Of Dante, In Four Cantos (1805)

by Vincenzo Monti

Book Overview

The Penance of Hugo is a literary work by Italian poet Vincenzo Monti, originally published in 1805. The book is a visionary account of the French Revolution, written in the style of Dante's Divine Comedy and divided into four cantos. The protagonist of the story is Hugo, who represents the French king Louis XVI. The narrative follows Hugo's journey through the afterlife, where he is subjected to various penances for his role in the Revolution. Along...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104320347
• ISBN13: 9781104320348
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"