Large Print - The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Volume 1 of 2 - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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.

• 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.