Notre-Dame De Paris
Author: Victor Hugo
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This classic of French literature, Notre Dame De Paris, transports readers to 15th-century Paris, weaving a rich tapestry of love, obsession, and social injustice. The narrative chronicles the tragic tale of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, the tormented bell-ringer Quasimodo, and the sinister Archdeacon Frollo, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Hugo masterfully illustrates the stark contrasts between physical beauty and inner virtue, and the corrupting influence of power and prejudice. The novel presents a vivid historical portrait of medieval society, its customs, and its often brutal realities, all while maintaining a deeply emotional and dramatic tone. It argues for compassion and understanding, even in the face of societal condemnation, making it a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.
Notre-Dame De Paris
Author: Victor Hugo
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This classic of French literature, Notre Dame De Paris, transports readers to 15th-century Paris, weaving a rich tapestry of love, obsession, and social injustice. The narrative chronicles the tragic tale of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, the tormented bell-ringer Quasimodo, and the sinister Archdeacon Frollo, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Hugo masterfully illustrates the stark contrasts between physical beauty and inner virtue, and the corrupting influence of power and prejudice. The novel presents a vivid historical portrait of medieval society, its customs, and its often brutal realities, all while maintaining a deeply emotional and dramatic tone. It argues for compassion and understanding, even in the face of societal condemnation, making it a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.
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Author: Victor Hugo
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This classic of French literature, Notre Dame De Paris, transports readers to 15th-century Paris, weaving a rich tapestry of love, obsession, and social injustice. The narrative chronicles the tragic tale of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, the tormented bell-ringer Quasimodo, and the sinister Archdeacon Frollo, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Hugo masterfully illustrates the stark contrasts between physical beauty and inner virtue, and the corrupting influence of power and prejudice. The novel presents a vivid historical portrait of medieval society, its customs, and its often brutal realities, all while maintaining a deeply emotional and dramatic tone. It argues for compassion and understanding, even in the face of societal condemnation, making it a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.
