The writing is reminiscent of beloved classic the little prince, with important themes and inventive imagery. Set in medieval paris, victor hugos powerful historical romance the hunchback of notre. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Condition a fine copy in a jacket with one coinsized chip to the rear panel and several other minute chips at corners. One of the first great novels of the romantic era, victor hugos the hunchback of notre dame has thrilled generations of readers with its powerfully melodramatic story of quasimodo, the deformed hunchback who lives in the bell tower of medieval paris s most famous cathedral. My husband and i bought this book for our daughter and did not expect to be so moved by it ourselves. This lavishly illustrated book on the cathedral aims to evoke the aweinspiring monument that attracts countless visitors around the world. Now, it looks like a more traditional vision for the rebuilding. Pariss socialist mayor anne hidalgo has expressed favor for an identical restoration. A look at what was saved, what was lost in notre dame fire ap news. Feared and hated by all, quasimodo is looked after by dom claude frollo, a stern, cold priest who ignores the poor. Nov 03, 2006 everything in the hunchback of notre dame is a fascinating juxtaposition of the grotesque and the sublime the speech, the characters, the setting.
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. The hunchback of notredame is a french gothic novel by victor hugo, published in 1831. Notre dame cathedral spire falls in flames but towers. Many of those looking on as flames engulf the building are in. Victormarie hugo 18021885 was a french poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, visual artist, statesman, human rights campaigner, and perhaps the most influential exponent of the romantic movement in france. Paris notredame cathedral burning voa learning english. In france, hugos literary reputation rests primarily on his poetic and dramatic output and only secondarily on his novels. Mocked and shunned for his appearance, he is pitied only by esmerelda, a. Paris ap more than simply an iconic cathedral and jewel of gothic architecture, notre dame was a treasure trove, housing. It had become too old and too small to welcome the ever growing population of paris at the beginning of the twelth century. Often a 300 page novel is now considered a ponderous read, when it comes to literary fiction, but this book weighs in at 561 pages of densely packed thought and action.
The former us first lady, who is in paris for her book tour, has. As paris mayor anne hidalgo said, notre dame is part of our common heritage. Architectural detail linked with the fascinating history of france. Paris mayor anne hidalgo has also pledged 50 million euros from the city. The seine river separates the city into two sections called. Paris is the capital of the european country of france. If that sounds like too much to ask from a modern reader, then its a shame, but im glad i did stick with it because this was one of my assigned books from the. The cathedral was consecrated to the virgin mary and considered to be one of the finest examples of french gothic architecture.
Pope alexander iii set the first stone after the destruction of old cathedral saintetienne, dating back from the fourth or seventh century. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Ap insights ap definitive source ap images spotlight ap explore ap books. The seine river separates the city into two sections called the right bank and the left bank. In good condition, with thin area top edge, with full margins, 6 12 x 11 58, the sheet 10 58 x 17 inches. A massive blaze at notre dame cathedral in paris devastated large parts of the.
Set in 15thcentury paris, the novel introduces a memorable cast of romantic characters. Editions of the hunchback of notredame by victor hugo. Condition a fine copy in a jacket with one coinsized chip to. French senators have stipulated that notredame cathedral must be restored. An extremely enjoyable story, and it is that, of notredame of paris. That might happen if you are going to notredame cathedral in paris, france. If that sounds like too much to ask from a modern reader, then its a shame, but im glad i did stick with it because this was one of my assigned books from the books1001 challenge. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book, like many 19th century books, is as much a sociological event as it is a narrative. An extremely enjoyable story, and it is that, of notre dame of paris. At the peril of your life you have saved part of our own lives, says mayor hidalgo by france 24 english. Its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress. Our lady of paris is a french gothic novel by victor hugo, published in 1831. Paris, ville sale, ossia parigi, citta sporca, e anche il titolo di.
In 2012 anne hidalgo announced her intention to seek the succession of bertrand delanoe in the municipal elections of 2014 in paris. Monsieur the cardinal best known authors and titles are available on the free online library. I felt like the whole point of the story was to show that architecture was the only good thing that came from the middle ages so for heavens sake, dont tear those buildings down. It had become too old and too small to welcome the ever. The only candidate of her party after the withdrawal of jeanmarie le guen, anne hidalgo was appointed may 22, 20 to lead the municipal campaign, with 98. Once upon a time, in a littleknown kingdom called france. The mayor of paris, anne hidalgo wrote on twitter monday, a terrible fire is underway at notredame cathedral in paris. Everything in the hunchback of notredame is a fascinating juxtaposition of the grotesque and the sublime the speech, the characters, the setting. Paris mayor anne hidalgo said in a tweet that major art pieces and sacred. In the summer of 1830, gosselin demanded that hugo complete the book by february 1831.
In the vaulted gothic towers of notre dame cathedral lives quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer. Lapprentie sorciere dit vraiment nimporte quoi et cest terrible. Schneiderman 45, fourth state of 9, delteil 38, fourth state of 8. As close to a cantputdown book as a book of nonfiction can be. The fire at notredame cathedral in paris yesterday april 15 was likely.
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