Notre-Dame de Paris
Published in 1831, 'Notre-Dame de Paris' is a historical novel by Victor Hugo set in medieval Paris. The story follows the tragic fate of Esméralda, a young Romani woman, who becomes the object of desire for three men: the archdeacon Frollo, the hunchback Quasimodo, and the handsome captain Phoebus. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and social injustice, ultimately leading to a dramatic conclusion that highlights the complexities of human emotion and the consequences of obsession. Hugo's work is notable for its vivid depiction of Paris and its architecture, particularly the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, and for influencing the romantic literary movement.
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