Victor HUGO (1802-1885). Autograph poem, December 15, 1840; 1 oblong page in-8. Famous poem written on the evening of the return of Napoleon's ashes to the Invalides. "Written while returning from the ceremony" (5 verses). "Frozen sky! Pure sun! - Oh! shines in the history of the funeral imperial triumph torch! May the people forever keep you in their memory, Beautiful day as the glory, Cold as the grave!