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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Set against the backdrop of a transforming France, the novel plays a crucial role in preserving French cultural values during a time of upheaval. Its vivid portrayal of 15th-century life and architecture, particularly through the lens of Notre-Dame de Paris, not only established the cathedral as a national symbol but also sparked a movement for the restoration of Gothic structures. With over a dozen film adaptations and various stage interpretations, the work remains a significant influence in French literature and cultural heritage.

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Language
English
Released
2022
Pages
490
ISBN13
9789355844965
First published
1831
Original title
Notre-Dame de Paris
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3.95 out of 5
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Set against the backdrop of a transforming France, the novel plays a crucial role in preserving French cultural values during a time of upheaval. Its vivid portrayal of 15th-century life and architecture, particularly through the lens of Notre-Dame de Paris, not only established the cathedral as a national symbol but also sparked a movement for the restoration of Gothic structures. With over a dozen film adaptations and various stage interpretations, the work remains a significant influence in French literature and cultural heritage.