The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Set amid the riot, intrigue, and pageantry of medieval Paris, Victor Hugo s masterful tale of heroism and adventure has been a perennial favorite since its first publication in 1831. It is the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, who shows him kindness when no one else will. However, Esmeralda s heart lies with someone else.When she is condemned as a witch by Claude Frollo, the tormented archdeacon who lusts after her, Quasimodo attempts to save her but his intentions are misunderstood. Written with a profound sense of tragic irony, Hugo s powerful historical romance remains one of the most thrilling stories of all time. It is a stunning example of the author s brilliant imagination."