
In the bustling streets of 1482 Paris, the towering spires of Notre‑Dame dominate a city of intrigue and superstition. Within its stone walls, a deaf bell‑ringer named Quasimodo lives a solitary existence, his life intertwined with the cathedral’s rhythm. Meanwhile, a charismatic poet, Pierre Gringoire, wanders the markets, seeking fame and a place to belong.
A mysterious gypsy dancer named Esmeralda captures the attention of everyone she meets, from the devoted priest Claude Frollo to the charming Captain Phoebus. Their desires and fears collide in the grand hall of the cathedral, setting off a chain of events that will test loyalty, love, and the limits of destiny. As the bells toll, the lives of these strangers become inextricably linked, hinting at the dramatic struggles that lie ahead.
Language
fi
Duration
~17 hours (1010K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-04-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1885
A giant of French literature, he gave the world sweeping stories of justice, mercy, love, and revolt. Best known for Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, he wrote with the emotional force of a poet and the social conscience of a reformer.
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