Two geniuses
Date
2022
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Digital Print Australia
Abstract
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The book “Two geniuses” by Doctor of Philological Sciences Asgar Zeynalov, covers famous French writers Voltaire and Hugo’s work related to the topics of Orientalism. The book examines Voltaire’s essays on customs and culture of Eastern nations, the tragedies of “Zaire” and “The Scythians” as well as Hugo’s eastern motives and hi views on Islam. At the same time, Hugo's poetry "Les Miserables", "Paris Notre Dame" novels were also analyzed.
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Voltaire’s tragedy “The Scythians”, Hugo’s novels. The hunchback of Notre Dame, Flaubert’s decent protege