A Life in Paris – February 20, 1847

Opening of the Théâtre-Historique…

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Opening of the Théâtre-Historique. I came out from it at half-past three in the morning.

Victor Hugo

Notes:
• From Choses Vues
• Victor Hugo was a French writer.

A Life in Paris – January 14, 1847

Yesterday, Thursday, I dined at the house of M. de Salvandy…

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Yesterday, Thursday, I dined at the house of M. de Salvandy, Minister of Public Instruction. […]

I sat beside Lord Normanby, who is a very amiable man, although the ambassador of ill-humour; I called his attention to the end of the table thus composed: Ingres, Pradier, Auber—painting, sculpture, and music.

Victor Hugo

Notes:
• From Choses Vues
• Victor Hugo was a French writer.