The Hunchback of Notredame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a story of unrequited love written by Victor Hugo. Esmeralda is a beautiful young gypsy who captures the hearts of many men. Captain Phoebus – a handsome soldier, Pierre Gringoire – a poor struggling poet, Claude Frollo – the Archdeacon of Notre Dame, and Quasimodo – a hunchback bell-ringer of Notre Dame, are all in love with Esmeralda. But her heart beats for Captain Phoebus. The story takes a dramatic turn when Esmeralda is arrested and sentenced to death for murdering Phoebus. At the time of her execution, Quasimodo rescues her and takes her into the Notre Dame cathedral. There, he protects her and even fights with Frollo, his adoptive father, to save her. This is a gripping story of spiritual love. The stylish realistic illustrations in the book are edgy and contemporary but not without the charm that is essentially classic!