Notre Dame de Paris

This is the story of Quasimodo the bellringer, a young man, dreadfully disfigured, whose inner beauty, kindness and compassion drive him to rebel against the order and faith he has known since childhood. Love drives him to try to save a young woman, falsely accused of murder, from the gallows. Quasimodo is the touching anti-hero, Esmeralda the tragic heroine, and Frollo the contemptible yet human villain.

It is also a story of principle, temptation, faith, greed, jealousy, love, abuse of power, corruption and compassion. Through this tale, Hugo describes various facets of society and human nature. He invites us to reflect on the way we look on others, and to consider the impact our actions have on the lives of others.