Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo

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Author Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Translator Hapgood, Isabel Florence, 1850-1928
Title Notre-Dame de Paris
Alternate Title The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Credits Peter Snow Cao and David Widger
Summary "Notre-Dame de Paris" by Victor Hugo is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of medieval Paris and primarily revolves around the events of January 6, 1482, including the Feast of Fools and the presentation of a morality play, highlighting the vibrant and tumultuous life of the city. Central characters introduced include Pierre Gringoire, a struggling poet, and the hunchbacked bell-ringer Quasimodo, alongside other notable figures such as Esmeralda and Claude Frollo. At the start of the novel, the narrative presents a vivid scene of a bustling Parisian crowd, excited for the festivities of the day. The reader is taken to the Palais de Justice, where Gringoire's awaited morality play is supposed to occur. Various characters, including scholars and citizens, display their eagerness and impatience as they gather to experience the drama. However, the entrance of Cardinal de Bourbon and a group of Flemish ambassadors creates a stir, drawing attention away from the play and toward the dignitaries. Gringoire, feeling overshadowed by the cardinal's arrival, is frustrated as his performance is lost amidst the noise and chaos of the crowd. The opening chapter effectively sets the stage for the exploration of the themes of social class, art, and the turbulent nature of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Historical fiction
Subject People with disabilities -- Fiction
Subject France -- History -- Louis XI, 1461-1483 -- Fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- History -- To 1515 -- Fiction
Subject Notre-Dame de Paris (Cathedral) -- Fiction
Subject Romances
Category Text
EBook-No. 2610
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 15, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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