“Human intelligence discovered a way of perpetuating itself, one not only more durable and more resistant than architecture, but also simpler and easier. Architecture was dethroned. The stone letters of Orpheus gave way to the lead letters of Gutenburg. The book will kill the edifice.”
Quote by Victor Hugo
Work
The Hunchback of Notre Dame: 2
This book is the second part of the classic novel 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' by Victor Hugo. It continues the tale of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer of Notre Dame, and his interactions with the people of Paris, including the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. The narrative delves deeper into the societal issues of the time, highlighting the struggles of the marginalized and the power dynamics within the city. more
Author
Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo, a French romantic poet, novelist, and playwright, was born on February 26, 1802, and died on May 22, 1885. He is considered one of the greatest writers in French literary history, known for his profound humanistic concerns and rich imagination. more
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