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“...mothers are often fondest of the child which has caused them the greatest pain.”

Quote by Victor Hugo

Book:The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Work

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre-Dame is a renowned novel that delves into the lives of various characters in 15th-century Paris. The story revolves around the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo, his love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, and the societal prejudices they face. more

Author

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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