The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Victor Hugo
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins London and Glasgow, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This classic of French literature, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, transports readers to 15th-century Paris, weaving a tragic tale of love, obsession, and societal cruelty. Victor Hugo masterfully chronicles the lives of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, whose fates become inextricably linked amidst the cathedral's shadows. The narrative vividly portrays the stark contrasts between physical appearance and inner beauty, while simultaneously presenting a powerful critique of injustice and prejudice. Its gothic atmosphere and profound character studies illustrate the enduring power of human emotion against a backdrop of historical grandeur. This poignant work remains a cornerstone of romanticism, captivating audiences with its dramatic intensity and timeless themes.
Author: Victor Hugo
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins London and Glasgow, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This classic of French literature, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, transports readers to 15th-century Paris, weaving a tragic tale of love, obsession, and societal cruelty. Victor Hugo masterfully chronicles the lives of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, whose fates become inextricably linked amidst the cathedral's shadows. The narrative vividly portrays the stark contrasts between physical appearance and inner beauty, while simultaneously presenting a powerful critique of injustice and prejudice. Its gothic atmosphere and profound character studies illustrate the enduring power of human emotion against a backdrop of historical grandeur. This poignant work remains a cornerstone of romanticism, captivating audiences with its dramatic intensity and timeless themes.