The book published in 1831 in French under the title Notre-Dame de Paris, it has been made into an opera, a ballet, several stage plays, two musicals, and at least 15 films, including TV and animated versions. Its English name is "The hunchback of Notre-Dame".
"The hunchback of Notre-Dame" is a very famous story, and I find that much more people have "heard of it" than have actually read it. Most will just tell you - "isn't this some kind of beauty and beast story?". Well, in fact it isn't. This novel certainly isn't a fairy tale. Rather, it is a touching and sad story (touching in a way that Hugo is a master expressing) about unfulfilled love. There are at least 3 unfulfilled love stories here, each one very different. Besides that, the plot tells of troubled times in Paris (and, I suspect, in whole of Europe) - what is rightfully called "the dark ages" - where each act of free thought was prosecuted by the church with one inevitable penalty - death. The original title of this book when it was first released in French was "Notre-Dame of Paris", which is a much more appropriate title, in my opinion.
The book is about incredible and strong love. The main characters are Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Claude Frollo, Phoebus. The book is very sad because of Quasimodo's hopeless and devoted love with Esmerada. Quasimodo's face shows us how beautiful soul can be in an ugly body. The plot is very dramatic but Hugo describes architecture and history in the wake of novel. So I advise you to read every word carefully because it includes many interesting information not only about Paris also about in that age.
The book is really hooking and fascinating but the opera is no less engaging. One of the scenes is especially memorable for every lover and I want to listen it. I am sure you will get a big pleasure.
hello sofo.. i have read your blog and i want to say that it was really interesting. i have never read this one but when read your review it sounds interestingly so i will take into consideration you peace of advice and read it.
ReplyDeletegenerally i am crazy about romantic genres so i thing it would be fascinating for me.
i like that you describe the plot but it would be better if something was unknown for reader.
i looking forward to to reading your next blog.
hi, sofo. that is very interesting blog. i knou that novel and i llove it so much. this is realy amaizing lovestory. my dream is to visit this charch, it's just divine.
ReplyDeletethanck you for this blog.
Hi Sofo. I Will read this book and consider your advise during the reading. This story looks so interesting. You was toked not so many information about this book beside I think it is will more clear for me <3 Good luck <3
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