About the book
My Beloved Toto, a collection of letters written by Juliette Drouet to her lover, Victor Hugo, tells the story of a life and of the great love affair that shaped it. From 1833 until her death half a century later, Drouet wrote to Hugo twice daily on average, resulting in thousands of letters. The 186 translated here—most appearing in English for the first time—offer insights into nineteenth-century French culture as well as an insider's look at the character, behavior, working habits, and day-to-day life of France's most monumental man of letters.
Editions of My Beloved Toto
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791465714
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791465721
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791482711
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My Beloved Toto, a collection of letters written by Juliette Drouet to her lover, Victor Hugo, tells the story of a life and of the great love affair that shaped it. From 1833 until her death half a century later, Drouet wrote to Hugo twice daily on average, resulting in thousands of letters. The 186 translated here—most appearing in English for the first time—offer insights into nineteenth-century French culture as well as an insider's look at the character, behavior, working habits, and day-to-day life of France's most monumental man of letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Beloved Toto about?
My Beloved Toto, a collection of letters written by Juliette Drouet to her lover, Victor Hugo, tells the story of a life and of the great love affair that shaped it. From 1833 until her death half a century later, Drouet wrote to Hugo twice daily on average, resulting in thousands of letters. The 186 translated here—most appearing in English for the first time—offer insights into nineteenth-century French culture as well as an insider's look at the character, behavior, working habits, and day-to-day life of France's most monumental man of letters.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in My Beloved Toto?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
Where can I read a sample of My Beloved Toto?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791465714
How long is My Beloved Toto and how many pages does it have?
My Beloved Toto has 262 page(s)
Is My Beloved Toto part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Women Writers in Translation
Who is/are the Author/s of the book My Beloved Toto?
Evelyn Blewer, Juliette Drouet
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
My Beloved Toto is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791465714) and paperback(ISBN 9780791465721) and pdf(ISBN 9780791482711)
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