Art d'être grand-père

L'Art d'être grand-père is a collection of eighteen poems by Victor Hugo, published in 1877. Written in the wake of personal tragedy, including the deaths of his son Charles and daughter-in-law, the poems reflect Hugo's experiences as a grandfather to Georges and Jeanne Hugo. This work emphasizes themes of love and tenderness, contrasting with the complexities found in his earlier writings, making it a poignant exploration of familial bonds and innocence.