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1831 Victor Hugo 1st ed Hunchback of Notre Dame French Lit Brussels FINE 3v SET "Nothing makes a man so adventurous as an empty pocket." ― Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame The best-known and oft-considered greatest French writer is unarguably Victor Hugo. His romance novels and stories have withstood the test of language and time. One of Hugo's most popular stories is 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'; a tale of a gypsy who catches the hearts of men including a hunchback named Quasimodo. This work has been transformed into dozens of stage, film, and television adaptations. This 1831 three-volume edition was published the same year as the first edition. In fact, the popularity of 'Notre Dame' forced publishers to print many editions very quickly. This particular edition was printed by Louis Hauman in Brussels as part of the complete works of Hugo; however, this set is entirely complete in itself ending with the expected 'Marriage of Quasimodo'. Item number: #21690 Price:…

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1831. The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI and follows the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, Quasimodo, who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda.

For 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', determining a first edition can be complex due to the multiple printings and editions. One would need to consult a bibliographic reference specific to Victor Hugo's works, considering factors such as the publisher, print run details, and publication date.