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"Hernani" is a French play written by Victor Hugo that dramatizes the clash between personal passion and social convention. Set in a tense, politically charged environment, the story centers on the fictional character Hernani and his defiance of established norms.
First publish date: 1830
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Victor Hugo
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