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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Paperback - 1999

by Tim Wynne-Jones


About this book

Victor Hugo’s famous French Gothic novel, Notre-Dame de Paris (also called The Hunchback of Notre-Dame), was originally published in 1831. It is set in Paris during the 15th century. It follows Quasimodo, a disabled bell-ringer, on his quest for love from the beautiful dancer, Esmerelda. The first edition, titled Notre-Dame de Paris, was written in French and published by Gosselin on the 16th of March, 1831, in Paris, France. Since then, the novel has been through numerous editions and has been translated to many different languages. Notre-Dame de Paris has also been adapted into many various film, television, and theatre productions since conception.


First Edition Identification

The first edition of Notre-Dame de Paris was published in Paris, France by Gosselin on March 16, 1831. 

The first English edition, translated by Frederic Shoberl, was published in 1833 by Richard Bentley in London. It includes an illustrated title page and frontispiece. 

The first US edition was published in 1834 by Carey Lea Blanchard in Philadelphia. There were just 1000 copies printed of this two-volume set. 


Details

  • Title The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • Author Tim Wynne-Jones
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Key Porter Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Date August 26, 1999
  • Abridged Yes
  • ISBN 9781550138726 / 1550138723
  • Dewey Decimal Code 813