Hugo, Victor
Notre-Dame de Paris (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199555802
- author:
- Hugo, Victor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Set in medieval Paris, Victor Hugo's novel tells the story of three extraordinary characters caught in a web of fatal obsession. Quasimodo, the bell-ringer of Notre-Dame, is bound to his life by the austere archdeacon Claude Frollo, while the gypsy dancer Esmeralda is bewitched by a handsome but empty-headed officer.
The novel vividly depicts medieval Paris, where all life is dominated by the massive cathedral. Hugo's passionate enthusiasm for Gothic architecture is set within the context of an epic view of mankind's history. A pageant of picturesque characters, ranging from the cruel king Louis XI to the underworld of beggars and petty criminals, adds depth and complexity to the narrative.
This monumental classic has been translated by Alban Krailsheimer, offering a fresh approach to Hugo's masterpiece. With its rich historical context and vivid descriptions, Notre-Dame de Paris is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Gothic literature or medieval history.
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