The Hunchback

By James Sheridan Knowles

Book Overview

The Hunchback is a novel written by James Sheridan Knowles. The story is set in the 15th century in Paris and follows the life of a hunchback named Claude Frollo. Frollo is a respected archdeacon of Notre Dame Cathedral who becomes obsessed with a beautiful gypsy dancer named Esmeralda. As he tries to win her love, he becomes increasingly jealous of her other suitors, including the handsome Captain Phoebus and the poor poet Pierre Gringoire.Meanwhile, Esmeralda is also being pursued by the cruel and twisted bell-ringer of Notre Dame, Quasimodo, who is fiercely loyal to Frollo. As the story unfolds, Frollo's obsession with Esmeralda leads to tragic consequences for all involved.The Hunchback is a classic tale of love, obsession, and betrayal set against the backdrop of medieval Paris. Knowles' vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while his exploration of themes such as religion, power, and morality make it a thought-provoking read. Overall, The Hunchback is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers to this day.Remember, Julia, thou and I to-day Must, to thy father, of thy training render A strict account. While honour's left to us, We have something--nothing, having all but that. Now for thy last act of obedience, Julia Present thyself before thy bridegroom This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162697946
• ISBN13: 9781162697949
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"