Kurjat II: Cosette
Kurjat II: Cosette
Translated by J. V. (Johannes Vihtori) Lehtonen
Kurjat II: Cosette, written by Victor Hugo in the mid-19th century, continues the narrative from 'Les Misérables,' focusing on the character of Cosette. The novel explores themes of love, poverty, and social injustice in post-revolutionary France, intertwining her personal journey with historical events like the Battle of Waterloo. The story begins with a traveler reflecting on the landscape and history of the area, setting a backdrop filled with tension and the remnants of past conflicts that foreshadow Cosette's struggles amidst the chaos of war.
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“He never went out without a book under his arm, and he often came back with two.””
— Victor Hugo
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.””
— Victor Hugo
“What Is Love? I have met in the streets a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his coat worn, the water passed through his shoes and the stars through his soul””
— Victor Hugo
“To love another person is to see the face of God.””
— Victor Hugo
“The power of a glance has been so much abused in love stories, that it has come to be disbelieved in. Few people dare now to say that two beings have fallen in love because they have looked at each other. Yet it is in this way that love begins, and in this way only.””
— Victor Hugo
“It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live.””
— Victor Hugo
“Not being heard is no reason for silence.””
— Victor Hugo
“Laughter is sunshine, it chases winter from the human face.””
— Victor Hugo
“To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further. There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life.””
— Victor Hugo
