The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a novel written by Victor Hugo, first published in 1831. Set in Paris in the late 15th century, the story follows the life of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer at the Notre Dame Cathedral, and his unlikely love for the beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda. The novel explores themes of love, justice, and societal prejudice, as well as the power dynamics between the church and the state. It also delves into the lives of the other characters, including the archdeacon Claude Frollo, who becomes ...
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a novel written by Victor Hugo, first published in 1831. Set in Paris in the late 15th century, the story follows the life of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer at the Notre Dame Cathedral, and his unlikely love for the beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda. The novel explores themes of love, justice, and societal prejudice, as well as the power dynamics between the church and the state. It also delves into the lives of the other characters, including the archdeacon Claude Frollo, who becomes obsessed with Esmeralda, and the captain of the guard, Phoebus de Ch teaupers, who also desires her. Throughout the novel, Hugo paints a vivid picture of medieval Paris, including its architecture, culture, and politics. The story culminates in a dramatic and tragic finale, as Quasimodo and Esmeralda face the consequences of their love in a society that rejects them. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is considered a classic of French literature and has been adapted for film, stage, and television numerous times. It remains a popular and influential work that explores timeless themes and captures the imagination of readers around the world.When this species of cyclops appeared on the threshold of the chapel, motionless, squat, and almost as broad as he was tall; squared on the base, as a great man says; with his doublet half red, half violet, sown with silver bells, and, above all, in the perfection of his ugliness, the populace recognized him on the instant, and shouted with one voice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very romantic. Beautiful story. Quick read. This is not the Disney version.
skipthisentry
Feb 24, 2011
Interesting Novel
The Latin sentences and words were not understandable, but overall it was a very good read. Robert Harold Bray
Selina
Oct 10, 2007
A great Novel
If one can read this long epic story it is well worth the effort. The characters are so rich and complex. Essmerelda especially. Her life is a soap opera. She is looking for her family and later reunite with her long lost mother. She gets married to a stranger to save his life, makes freinds with a hunchback, and stands trail for Pheobus' murder. It turns out Phoebus isn't really dead, but he does not want to admit that he was with a gypsy girl. Its all dramatic stuff.
Frollo is a great character too. He surivives the town scorn. He raises the orphaned hunchback as his own and becomes onsessed with the kind Essmerelda. Though a villian he is a sympathetic one.
