{"product_id":"the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-3","title":"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo [Rare books]","description":"\u003cdiv data-csa-c-id=\"iyn7jf-soasu-da9n10-isfciq\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame\u003c\/em\u003e (original French title: \u003cem data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eNotre-Dame de Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, 1831) is a classic historical novel by Victor Hugo set in 15th-century Paris. At its heart is the story of Quasimodo, the deformed but kind-hearted bell-ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his unrequited love for the beautiful Romani dancer, Esmeralda. The novel explores themes of love, fate, injustice, and the clash between social order and personal freedom. As Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and the scheming archdeacon Claude Frollo become entangled in a tragic web of obsession, sacrifice, and misunderstanding, Hugo also uses the cathedral itself as a powerful symbol of cultural heritage. The story ultimately serves as both a romantic tragedy and a passionate plea to preserve Gothic architecture, which Hugo saw being destroyed during his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eVictor Hugo (1802–1885) was one of France’s greatest writers, poets, and political thinkers. A leading figure of the Romantic movement, he is best known for his novels \u003cem data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eLes Misérables\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame\u003c\/em\u003e. Hugo’s works often combine rich storytelling with social critique, addressing issues such as poverty, injustice, revolution, and the struggle for human dignity. Beyond literature, Hugo was a staunch advocate for human rights and democracy, and he spent years in political exile for opposing Napoleon III. His legacy endures not only for his literary achievements but also for his profound influence on French culture, politics, and social reform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274313167105,"sku":"2RUTMNTVL-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/hunch.jpg?v=1753428303","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-3","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}