The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Victor Hugo
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Victor Hugo
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Author: Victor Hugo, Frederic Shoberl

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 17 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2009

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Set amid the riot, intrigue, and pageantry of medieval Paris, Victor Hugo’s masterful tale of heroism and adventure has been a perennial favorite since its first publication in 1831. It is the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, who shows him kindness when no one else will. However, Esmeralda’s heart lies with someone else.When she is condemned as a witch by Claude Frollo, the tormented archdeacon who lusts after her, Quasimodo attempts to save her—but his intentions are misunderstood. Written with a profound sense of tragic irony, Hugo’s powerful historical romance remains one of the most thrilling stories of all time. It is a stunning example of the author’s brilliant imagination.

About Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a poet, novelist, dramatist, and leader of the romantic movement in France. He also played an active part in political life. His literary works best known in English include Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Ninety-Three.

About Frederick Davidson

Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on May 26, 2020

I recently read Victor Hugo's Notre Dame de Paris for the first time, and was delighted and moved by the experience. Although it lacks the depth and humanity of Les Miserables, it possesses a grandeur of architectonic structure and an Olympian compassion all its own. Best of all, it gives us one of......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on September 13, 2008

I have officially been wooed by nineteenth century French literature. First Dumas and now this. I just finished reading Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and it was fantastic. The characters, the themes, the literary structures… Ahhh… *swoons* Before I proclaim my love affair with Victor Hug......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on April 07, 2019

While reading this book I started to notice how little the Hunchback is in it. A Goodreads friend mentioned that this is why the title for it in France is actually "Our Lady of Paris". For some reason, English translations chose the the Hunchback for the title. If other books, movies, or TV shows nam......more

Goodreads review by Steven on January 17, 2021

Inicio lento, final espectacular. Cuando niño amé mi infancia; jugaba sin parar, me encantaba hablar hasta el punto que me obligaban a callar y los deportes eran mi centro de atención en todo momento. Cuando estaba en esa etapa de mi vida —que por cierto extraño y de la cual siento nostalgia cada vez......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on April 05, 2023

To była żmudna przeprawa. Myślę, że bez audiobooka bym nie podołała. Z minusów: Mnóstwo opisów architektury, które były bardzo szczegółowe. Czasami dziwne przeskoki czasowe. Z plusów: Smutna, piękna historia. Trudne i łamiące serce tematy. Bohaterowie niesamowicie dobrze skonstruowani.......more

Quotes

“Victor Hugo writes The Hunchback Of Notre Dame in 1831. The cathedral, by this point, is in a state of neglect and disrepair, still recovering from the French Revolution just a few decades earlier. And he really wants to be, basically, a celebrity advocate for Gothic preservation. And he really wants this architecture to be restored for future generations…The book is enormously popular. People really thrill to the story of Quasimodo as, you know, this bell ringer who lives in the in the tower but is also a metaphor for the tower itself. The story is deeply human, and there is a major restoration effort that takes place after the book’s publication.” NPR

Awards

  • Amazon.com Bestseller
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