| The Hunchback of Notre Dame Contributor(s): Hugo, Victor (Author), Davidson, Frederick (Read by), Shoberl, Frederic (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0786174714 ISBN-13: 9780786174713 Publisher: Craig Black OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: December 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Family Life - General - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Romance - General |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 6.7" (0.20 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set amid the riot, intrigue, and pageantry of medieval Paris, Victor Hugo's masterful tale of heroism and adventure has been a perennial favorite since its first publication in 1831. It is the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, who shows him kindness when no one else will. However, Esmeralda's heart lies with someone else. When she is condemned as a witch by Claude Frollo, the tormented archdeacon who lusts after her, Quasimodo attempts to save her--but his intentions are misunderstood. Written with a profound sense of tragic irony, Hugo's powerful historical romance remains one of the most thrilling stories of all time. It is a stunning example of the author's brilliant imagination. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hugo, Victor: - Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a poet, novelist, dramatist, and leader of the romantic movement in France. He also played an active part in political life. His literary works best known in English include Les Miserables, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Ninety-Three. Davidson, Frederick: -Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings. |