Notre-Dame de Paris

audiobook

Notre-Dame de Paris

by Victor Hugo

FR·~17 hours·73 chapters

Chapters

73 total

Victor Hugo - NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS—1482 - (1831)

1:52

PRÉFACE

1:43

NOTE AJOUTÉE À L'ÉDITION DÉFINITIVE (1832)

8:57

LIVRE PREMIER

0:00

I. LA GRAND'SALLE

30:16

II. PIERRE GRINGOIRE

19:09

III. MONSIEUR LE CARDINAL

14:20

IV. MAÎTRE JACQUES COPPENOLE

19:02

V. QUASIMODO

14:09

VI. LA ESMERALDA

4:19

Description

The towering spires of medieval Paris loom over a city where whispers of the past cling to stone. In a forgotten corner of the cathedral’s tower, a lone inscription—AΝΑΓΚΗ, a word of ancient dread—has vanished, leaving only the memory of a hidden sorrow. This lingering mystery invites listeners to wander the labyrinthine corridors of history, feeling the weight of centuries that have both erased and preserved its secrets.

Amid the grandeur, a deformed bell‑ringer named Quasimodo guards the bells with a fierce devotion, while the radiant Esmeralda, a dancing gypsy, captivates all who see her. Their lives intersect with the stern clergy, the scheming archdeacon, and the bustling streets of Paris, creating a tapestry of love, envy, and social tension. The story unfolds in a vivid tableau where every stone seems to echo a plea for compassion.

As the narrative moves forward, the cathedral itself becomes a character—its broken windows, its soaring arches, its silent witnesses to human folly and kindness. Listeners will feel the pulse of a city caught between medieval superstition and the dawning of modern thought, all set against a backdrop of unforgettable music and haunting romance.

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Language

fr

Duration

~17 hours (1027K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and ebooksgratuits.com

Release date

2006-10-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo

1802–1885

One of the great voices of French Romanticism, this poet, novelist, and dramatist is best known around the world for Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. His writing pairs vivid storytelling with a deep concern for justice, compassion, and the lives of people pushed to the margins.

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