📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #classic)
📖 "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" by Victor Hugo 📖
🕍 A Timeless Tale of Love, Justice, and Redemption in Medieval Paris
📘 About:
"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," originally published in French as "Notre-Dame de Paris" in 1831, is one of Victor Hugo's most enduring works. Set in 15th century Paris, this classic novel provides a vivid depiction of medieval life and the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, around which much of the story revolves. The novel tells the tragic tale of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre-Dame, and his unrequited love for the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda.
Amidst themes of social justice, isolation, and human cruelty, Hugo's narrative interweaves the lives of several characters, including the archdeacon Claude Frollo and the dashing captain Phoebus, creating a complex tapestry of human emotions and societal critiques. The book is celebrated not only for its rich character development and dramatic plot but also for its detailed portrayal of Notre-Dame Cathedral, playing a significant role as both a setting and a symbol.
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📖 "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" by Victor Hugo 📖
🕍 A Timeless Tale of Love, Justice, and Redemption in Medieval Paris
📘 About:
"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," originally published in French as "Notre-Dame de Paris" in 1831, is one of Victor Hugo's most enduring works. Set in 15th century Paris, this classic novel provides a vivid depiction of medieval life and the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, around which much of the story revolves. The novel tells the tragic tale of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre-Dame, and his unrequited love for the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda.
Amidst themes of social justice, isolation, and human cruelty, Hugo's narrative interweaves the lives of several characters, including the archdeacon Claude Frollo and the dashing captain Phoebus, creating a complex tapestry of human emotions and societal critiques. The book is celebrated not only for its rich character development and dramatic plot but also for its detailed portrayal of Notre-Dame Cathedral, playing a significant role as both a setting and a symbol.
👍 - I’ve read it
❤️ - I want to read it