Cathedral of the Parisian Mother of God. Hugo V.

Victor Marugo (1802-1885)-French writer, poet, playwright, one of the most important representatives of French romanticism.

“Cathedral of the Parisian Mother of God” (1831)-the first historical novel in French, Written by Hugo at the time when the cathedral itself was in complete decline and the authorities of Paris decided his fate: to demolish a monument to medieval architecture or rebuild it. The publication of the novel and its stunning success allowed to leave the cathedral in its original form and begin the reconstruction of the building.

The action of the book unfolds in the 15th century. The young girl stole the little daughter Esmeralda, throwing a terrible freak instead of her own child, whom the girl left at the gates of the cathedral. Quasimodo - that was the name of the founding - took a priest to educate him, and Esmeralda grew up from the gypsies. 16 years later, the life paths of the heroes intersect, but this does not bring them happiness.

Roman Hugo about great feelings: love and jealousy, hope and despair, betrayal and devotion, which are divided together with the heroes of the ever -wonderful Paris. < /p>

for children of senior school age.