Notre Dame de Paris - World Literature Classics (Introduction by Renowned Scholars)

Author: Hugo
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame is a large-scale Romantic novel by the French writer Victor Hugo. Set against the backdrop of 15th-century France under the reign of Louis XI, it tells the story of an innocent and beautiful young girl who suffers persecution, exposing the cunning and depravity of the clergy, the barbarity and cruelty of the Inquisition, the debauchery and shamelessness of the nobility, and the tyranny and brutality of the king. The novel features a convoluted, suspenseful, and unpredictable plot, rich in drama and legendary elements, making it a classic in the history of world literature. This book is a love story written by the great French writer Victor Hugo in 1831. It tells a tale set in 15th-century France, using the techniques of the bizarre and contrast: the seemingly pious and hypocritical Archdeacon Claude Frollo, with a venomous heart, falls in love with the Gypsy girl Esmeralda and then becomes consumed by hatred, persecuting her. The ugly but kind bell ringer Quasimodo sacrifices himself to save the girl. The novel exposes the hypocrisy of religion and declares the bankruptcy of asceticism, celebrating the kindness, friendship, and selflessness of the working class, reflecting Hugo's humanitarian ideals. What makes this book even more remarkable is that it includes introductions by renowned scholars and expert analyses and reflections, helping readers better understand the classic work of this great master!