The first edition of the novel was published in january 14th 1831, and was written by victor hugo. Set in paris during the 15th century, the novel centers on quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of notredame cathedral, and his unrequited love. Some more historical tower descriptions are found in the book. A historia e centrada na tragedia do corcunda quasimodo e da cigana esmeralda. The hunchback of notre dame, free ebook global grey. Pdf the hunchback of notredame book by victor hugo free. The french title refers to the notre dame cathedral in paris, on which the story is focused, and it is also a metaphor for esmeralda, who is the center of the human drama within the story.
Free download or read online the hunchback of notredame pdf epub book. Our lady of paris is a french gothic novel by victor hugo, published in 1831. Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of notredame cathedral, having fallen in love. The hunchback of notre dame is a most popular classic fiction bangla translated novel written by victor hugo. Set in medieval paris, it tells the story of the beautiful gypsy esmeralda, condemned as a witch by the tormented archdeacon claude frollo, who lusts after her. Victor marie hugo was born on 26th february 1802 and is revered as the greatest of all french writers. Paris he showed himself a magnificent artist in prose. The hunchback of notredame is a french gothic novel by victor hugo published in january 14, 1831. Download the hunchback of notre dame pdf book by victor hugo. The gypsy esmeralda born as agnes captures the hearts of many men, including those of captain phoebus and pierre gringoire, but especially quasimodo and his guardian archdeacon claude frollo. This ebook is only thought to be free of restrictions in the united states.
The story of a gypsy girl, a misshapen bellringer, and the ancient cathedral notredame. The story is set in paris in 1482 during the reign of louis xi. The bestknown of the french romantic writers, victor hugo was a poet, novelist, dramatist, and political critic. Hugos tragic novel is an ode to gothic architecture in general and that of. Set in medieval paris, it tells the story of the beautiful gypsy esmeralda. This novel is one of the best stories of the middle ages.
The novel has been described as a key text in french literature and has been adapted for film over a dozen times, as well as numerous television and stage adaptations, such as a 1923 silent film with lon chaney, a 1939 sound film with charles laughton. Librivox recording of the hunchback of notre dame, by victor hugo. Hugo was an avid supporter of french republicanism and advocate for social and political equality, themes that reflect most strongly in his works les mis. Notredame is a french gothic novel by victor hugo, published in 1831. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 510 pages and is available in paperback format.
Our own great novelists work is fresher, healthier perhaps, more of the open air. In the orientales and hernani victor hugo had shown himself an artist in verse. To think of shadows is a serious thing by victor hugo. The title refers to the notre dame cathedral in paris, on which the story is centered. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In cima alla galleria piu elevata, piu in alto del rosone centrale, cera una grande fiamma che montava tra i due campanili con turbini di scintille, una grande fiamma disordinata e furiosa di cui. Esmeralda is a beautiful gypsy woman who captures the heart of many men including quasimodo, the titular hunchback who lives in secret at notre dame. Victor hugo foi o maior poeta romantico da franca e um dos seus maiores prosadores. Volume i by hugo, victor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story reminds me of a film version i saw as a kid, and the story itself is very much demented from the disney. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. The hunchback of notre dame hapgood translation unabridged. Pdf hunchback notre dame download full pdf book download. Oct 29, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are quasimodo, claude frollo. The hunchback of notre dame summary, characters, book.