Publisher's Synopsis
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.
