The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is a seminal work of French Romanticism that masterfully blends gothic architecture and profound human emotion. Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Paris, the narrative unfolds the tragic plight of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, and his unrequited love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. Through vivid descriptions and rich symbolism, Hugo explore...