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Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Volume One of Two In the shadow of Paris's towering Notre Dame Cathedral, Victor Hugo weaves a haunting tale of love, obsession, and tragedy. Quasimodo, the isolated and misunderstood bell ringer, forms a deep and unexpected bond with Esmeralda, a compassionate young gypsy whose beauty and kindness captivate all who cross her path. Their lives collide with the desires of powerful men-most notably the tormented Archdeacon Frollo and the charming but reckless Captain Phoebus-setting into motion a chain of events marked by passion, prejudice, and betrayal. Against the backdrop of Gothic spires and bustling medieval streets, the story explores the depths of devotion, cruelty, and the longing for acceptance. Beyond its gripping narrative, The Hunchback of Notre Dame played a monumental role in preserving French cultural heritage. Hugo's vivid descriptions of Notre Dame sparked renewed appreciation for Gothic architecture and inspired restoration efforts that saved the cathedral from ruin. His novel remains a timeless reflection on society, justice, and humanity.

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Victor Hugo, born in 1802, was a towering figure in French literature and a leading voice of the Romantic movement. His early years were shaped by his father's military career and his mother's royalist leanings, but he soon developed his own revolutionary ideas, which would profoundly influence his work. By the time he published Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hugo had already established himself as a literary master known for his vivid depictions of social injustice.Hugo was also deeply involved in politics, advocating for republican ideals and speaking out against the injustices of his time, including the death penalty and slavery. His opposition to Napoleon III led to his exile, during which he produced some of his most famous works. Hugo's commitment to social reform extended beyond his writing, as he championed human rights throughout his life.Returning to France in 1870, Hugo was hailed as a national hero. His works, including poetry, novels, and plays, left an enduring legacy in both literature and politics. He passed away in 1885, and his funeral, attended by millions, marked the nation's profound respect for his life and work.

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