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Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a towering figure in French literature, renowned for his poetry, novels, and plays. His works often explored themes of justice, social inequality, and human compassion, making him a significant voice of the Romantic movement. "La Pitié Suprême" (The Supreme Compassion) is a collection of poems reflecting on mercy and divine love, published posthumously in its complete form, though earlier versions and selections appeared during his lifetime. This particular edition, published in 1879 by Calmann Lévy, represents a significant printing of Hugo's later works. The publisher, Calmann Lévy, was a prominent Parisian publisher known for issuing works by major contemporary authors. The date "M DCCC LXXIX" (1879) indicates the year of publication, and the "Deuxième Édition" (Second Edition) suggests it followed an initial printing, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in Hugo's literary legacy.