The hunchback of Notre-Dame / Victor Hugo.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Original language: French Series: Collins classicsPublication details: London : HarperPress, 2011.Description: 1 v. ; 18 cmISBN:- 9780007902132 (pbk.)
- 0007902131 (pbk.)
- 823.1 GOT
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Standard Loan | LSAD Library Main Collection | 823.1 GOT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002100434381 |
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'Love is like a tree, it grows of its own accord, it puts down deep roots into our whole being.'
Set in medieval Paris, against the backdrop of the brooding Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Hugo's take on the classic story of Beauty and the Beast tells of the hunchbacked, grotesque bellringer, Quasimodo. Rejected by Parisian society because of his appearance, Quasimodo resides in Notre-Dame, harbouring a love for the only woman that pities him, a gypsy named Esmerelda. However, a sinister archdeacon also covets Esmerelda, and when his advances are spurned, he seeks to destroy her.
Translated from the French.
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Victor Hugo was born in Besançon, France on February 26, 1802. Although he originally studied law, Hugo dreamed of writing. In 1819, he founded the journal Conservateur Litteraire as an outlet for his dream and soon produced volumes of poetry, plays, and novels. His novels included The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. Both of these works have been adapted for the stage and screen many times. These adaptations include the Walt Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the award-winning musical sensation Les Miserables.In addition to his literary career, Hugo also held political office. In 1841, he was elected to the Academie Francaise. After political upheaval in 1851, he was exiled and remained so until 1870. He returned to Paris in 1871 and was elected to the National Assembly, though he soon resigned. He died on May 22, 1885.
(Bowker Author Biography)