The Hunchback of Notre-Dame . By: Victor Hugo. English Translator Frederic Shoberl ( Gothic NOVEL )

Victor Hugo, Frederic Shoberl

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 23. aug 2017 - 268 pages

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (French: Notre-Dame de Paris) is a French Romantic/Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. The original French title refers to Notre Dame Cathedral, on which the story is centered. English translator Frederic Shoberl named the novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1833 because at the time, Gothic novels were more popular than Romance novels in England.[1] The story is set in Paris, France in the Late Middle Ages, during the reign of Louis X

About the author

Victor Hugo was born in Besançon, France on February 26, 1802. Although he originally studied law, Hugo dreamed of writing. In 1819, he founded the journal Conservateur Litteraire as an outlet for his dream and soon produced volumes of poetry, plays, and novels. His novels included The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. Both of these works have been adapted for the stage and screen many times. These adaptations include the Walt Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the award-winning musical sensation Les Miserables. In addition to his literary career, Hugo also held political office. In 1841, he was elected to the Academie Francaise. After political upheaval in 1851, he was exiled and remained so until 1870. He returned to Paris in 1871 and was elected to the National Assembly, though he soon resigned. He died on May 22, 1885.

Bibliographic information

• Pealkiri: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame . By: Victor Hugo. English Translator Frederic Shoberl ( Gothic NOVEL )
• Autorid: Victor Hugo, Frederic Shoberl
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017
• ISBN: 1975700716, 9781975700713
• Length: 268 pages