Victor Hugo. (2009). The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Unabridged Blackstone Publishing.

Victor Hugo. 2009. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Blackstone Publishing.

Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Blackstone Publishing, 2009.

Victor Hugo. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Unabridged Blackstone Publishing, 2009.

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     Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a poet, novelist, dramatist, and leader of the romantic movement in France. He also played an active part in political life. His literary works best known in English include Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Ninety-Three.

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Set amid the riot, intrigue, and pageantry of medieval Paris, Victor Hugo's masterful tale of heroism and adventure has been a perennial favorite since its first publication in 1831. It is the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, who shows him kindness when no one else will. However, Esmeralda's heart lies with someone else.

When she is condemned as a witch by Claude Frollo, the tormented archdeacon who lusts after her, Quasimodo attempts to save her—but his intentions are misunderstood. Written with a profound sense of tragic irony, Hugo's powerful historical romance remains one of the most thrilling stories of all time. It is a stunning example of the author's brilliant imagination.

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     September 1, 1997
     Children who have had a taste of Hugo's 18th-century epic through the animated film may find this version, with its absence of song, rather sobering. Wynne-Jones (Some of the Kinder Planets) makes no attempt to soften the harsh story of the hideously deformed, big-hearted Quasimodo, who escapes ridicule only in the sanctuary of the cathedral. Although the narrative is fluent and conversational, children may need guidance through some of the more challenging vocabulary and occasional wordy passages. The irony in Hugo's novel is preserved here, as when Wynne-Jones draws a delicious parallel between church and state: Quasimodo is deaf because "the bells of the church had made him that way"; the judge who sentences the deformed man to a flogging "is as deaf as Quasimodo. The court had made him that way." Still, the deeper implications of the story will likely be lost on children. Dramatically framing the text are Slavin's (Extra! Extra! The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Newspapers) subtly hued, skillfully composed paintings. His mastery of detail, especially in period dress and architecture, makes turbulent medieval Paris appear real--sometimes frighteningly so. This polished, thoughtful collaboration may serve as an authentic preview to Hugo's classic, but may be best appreciated with an adult standing by. Ages 5-8.

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   • content: Set in fifteenth-century Paris, Hugo's powerful novel evokes medieval life as it tells of the doomed love of Quasimodo, the grotesque bell-ringer at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, for Esmeralda, the beautiful gypsy. Bill Homewood's vibrant performance captures the passion of Hugo's characters in his spellbinding narration. Whether he's thundering Frollo's lust or bellowing Quasimodo's despair, Homewood's strong voice reveals the emotions of the characters with skill and confidence. Fine liner notes include information about Hugo and a list of the classical music skillfully selected for the narrative transitions. P.B.J. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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   • content: Narrator Case does an excellent job with this classic tale of innocence, evil, love and lust which takes place against the backdrop of brutality, ignorance and grandeur of medieval Paris. From the harsh tones of the deaf bell-ringer Quasimodo to the musical, childlike voice of street dancer Esmeraldo to Parisians of a wide variety of social classes, Case ably differentiates among speakers. His narration captures the ironic voice of the author and even manages to provide variety to Hugo's lengthy asides on Parisian architecture and life in 1482. T.R. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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   • content: Step back into the 1400s, when life is full of superstition and mystery and a hunchback haunts Notre Dame Cathedral. As the Gypsy Girl enchants the heart of the hunchback and the priest vies for her love, the cast of The St. Charles Players brings the sights and sounds of medieval France to life. Victor Hugo's classic tale of love and devotion gains dimension and passion with the addition of music and sound effects. The adaptation provides a well-flavored taste of the classic tale. M.B.K. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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   • content: This classic story of love in Paris is introduced by Annie Sargent, whose youthful voice acts as guide for the contemporary listener. After a brief pause, B.J. Harrison takes up the narration of Hugo's lengthy story of 1482 Paris, when Louis XI was king. Smoothly and emotively, Harrison narrates the story of Quasimodo, Notre Dame's bell ringer, and the charming gypsy, Esmeralda. Long, sweeping descriptions of the Gothic architecture of Paris, the true focus of Hugo's opus, interrupt the love story. Harrison shifts his pace as he delivers the passages featuring the beautiful edifices of Paris, adding a tone of wonder and delight. Harrison seems to become the author, full of passion for the City of Light and the characters who inhabit his story. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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