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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
In fifteenth-century Paris, Quasimodo, the deaf bell-ringer of Notre-Dame, is drawn to the Romani dancer Esmeralda. His cruel guardian Frollo also desires her, and the story moves toward tragedy.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1831
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 40
- Format
- Part of Barron's Graphic Classics
Read this if you want Hugo's tragic Paris story in a very short, illustrated adaptation.
Skip this if you want the full novel with its long digressions on architecture and history.
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Quick answers about The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- What is The Hunchback of Notre Dame about?
- In fifteenth-century Paris, Quasimodo, the deaf bell-ringer of Notre-Dame, is drawn to the Romani dancer Esmeralda. His cruel guardian Frollo also desires her, and the story moves toward tragedy.
- Who should read The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- Read it if you want Hugo's tragic Paris story in a very short, illustrated adaptation. Skip it if you want the full novel with its long digressions on architecture and history.
- How long and how fast is The Hunchback of Notre Dame?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 40 pages, first published in 1831.
- Does The Hunchback of Notre Dame have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Prejudice.
- Can I borrow The Hunchback of Notre Dame for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Hunchback of Notre Dame; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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