Victor Hugo 
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame 

Victor Hugo’s historical novel captures the lives of those living in Medieval Paris during a time where hangings and public humiliation were part of the foundation of society. Centering around the beautiful Notre Dame cathedral, the beautiful gypsy street dancer Esmeralda is caught in a string of misfortunes because of the affections of the men around her. This classic tale revolves around free will, fate, and the politics of fifteenth-century Paris.

A propos de l’auteur

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romanticism movement. He is considered to be one of the greatest French writers of all time. Outside of France, his best-known works are the novels Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. In France, he is known primarily for his poetry collections. During his lifetime, he produced more than 4, 000 drawings and campaigned for social causes such as the abolition of capital punishment.