Hunchback of Notre Dame

Hugo’s Hunchback of Notre Dame: Oh Quasimodo! Victor Hugo’s story, set in Paris in 1482, centers around Norte Dame cathedral. In this “true love comes from within” story, Gypsy dancer Esmeralda is longed for by Quasimodo, Notre Dame’s kind-hearted but deformed bellringer. Upon order of Archdeacon Frollo, Quasimodo attempts to kidnap Esmeralda, but is caught. Standing trial, Quasimodo is humiliated by the public and his victim Esmeralda has pity on him. Soon after Esmeralda is blackmailed and sentenced to death for the murder of her crush Phoebus. On her sentencing day, Esmeralda is saved from death by her dear Quasimodo. But can true love overcome her distaste for his looks?

Fun Fact: Hunchback of Notre Dame has been adpated to the screen numerous times and cast two famous Anthonys in the leading Quasimodo role - Anthony Quinn in 1956 and Anthony Hopkins in 1982.

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Want to own a piece of romantic history? Check out an original first edition copy of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair, April 19-21 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. This prestigious gathering of international book dealers is kicking off with a “Lions at the Armory” preview party on April 19th, featuring Austen’s book, along with other items from literary history. For more information and tickets visit www.nypl.com/rare

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