Ninety-Three

Interesting Facts

• The novel depicts the events of the French Revolution and the Vendée uprising, showing them through the fates of three main characters: Marquis de Lantenac, Gauvain, and Cimourdain.
• Victor Hugo used real historical events and figures to create the atmosphere of the era and highlight the complexity of moral choices.
• One of the central conflicts of the novel is the struggle between duty and humanity, reflected in the actions and decisions of the characters.
• The novel contains numerous philosophical reflections on the nature of revolution, power, and human essence.
• The book features a scene where the characters find themselves trapped in a ruined tower, symbolizing the destruction of the old world and the birth of a new one.