Victor Marie Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Victor Marie Hugo

Victor Hugo's classic gothic novel (translation by Isabel Hapgood) is presented here in this wonderful, easy-to-read edition! The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Notre-Dame de Paris) is a timeless tale of romance, redemption, justice, and faith. The year is 1482, and our story is set in and around the historic cathedral of Notre Dame. Following the poor gypsy girl La Esmeralda, the ill-fated bell ringer Quasimodo, and Archdeacon Claude Frollo through what is revealed to be an unforgettable, tragic tale. Exploring such themes as determinism, love, death, social justice and progress; Hugo's "epic theatre" is sure to captivate readers of all ages! "When a man understands the art of seeing, he can trace the spirit of an age and the features of a king even in the knocker on a door." - Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame"Dost thou understand? I love thee!" he cried again. "What love!" said the unhappy girl with a shudder. He resumed, - -"The love of a damned soul." - Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame