Notre dame meaning our lady construction of the cathedral began during the early gothic period between 1163 and 1250 c. So victor hugo writes the hunchback of notre dame in 1831. In the 1790s, notredame suffered desecration during the french revolution. Work started in the th century and finished in the 15th century. The cornerstone was laid in 1163 by pope alexander iii.
It stayed in saintechapelle until the french revolution when, after a brief stay in the national library, it was moved back to the notre dame following an 1801 restoration. But if it wasnt for one french literary legend, victor hugo, and his bestselling book then. It has given its name to one of the countrys literary masterpieces. Released as a single in 1998, it was a hit in france and belgium, topping the charts for many months. Coronations, requiems, liberations, notredames bells. The first cornerstone of the cathedral was laid down in. Cnn notredame has two towers, both are 68m high, and climbing the 387 stairs gives scenic views of the french capital. I liked the content of the book, especially that it was the complete french version.
Coronations, requiems, liberations, notredames bells have. It is the cathedral of the catholic archdiocese of paris, one of 23 archdioceses in france. It is one of frances most famous landmarks and many people visit it each year. Some statues had been destroyed and the bells had mostly been melted. Notre dame has stood tall above paris since the 1200s. The major events of the revolution took place in paris, including the storming of the bastille july 14, 1789. Victor hugo, 18021885, a poet, novelist, and dramatist, is the most wellknown french romance writer. This was the second book i have listened to narrated by bill homewood the other was the count of monte cristo and he is wonderful at the french accent and giving each of the characters their own voice. Search home boutique kindle ebooks kindle ebooks en langues etrangeres par langue ebooks en anglais history world 18th century the french revolution and what went wrong. Visits, 800 year history, architecture and dimensions. Louisphilippe, hugo played an active role in french politics through the 1848 revolution. Victor hugos novel hunchback of notre dame is known to the french. Librivox recording of the hunchback of notre dame, by victor hugo.
Paris during the french revolution with assassins creed. The reason for its gigantic size 35m high, m long, and 48m wide was the idea to fit all citizens of paris inside the cathedral. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The french revolution was a watershed event in modern european history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of napoleon bonaparte. Notre dame is the epicentre of our life, the kilometre zero of france. The hunchback of notre dame summary, characters, book. However, the construction took one and half centuries, and so by the time they put a finishing touch to interior decoration, the population of paris grew considerably making. But if it wasnt for one french literary legend, victor hugo, and his bestselling book then its breathtaking legacy may well have vanished forever. The hunchback of notredame is a french gothic novel by victor hugo, published in 1831. The cathedral, by this point, is in a state of neglect and disrepair, still recovering from the french revolution just a few. Notre dame definition and meaning collins english dictionary. It stayed in saintechapelle until the french revolution when, after a brief stay in the national library, it was moved back to the notredame following an 1801 restoration. It is a little known fact that notredame had around 11 million visitors yearly until the fire which was more than disneyland paris, the most visited theme park in europe.
Victor hugos hunchback of notre dame immortalized french. Vivid description book illustrator literary trend native architecture vast multiplication. Paris paris paris during and after the french revolution 1789 to mid19th century. Paris paris during and after the french revolution 1789. Henry vi of england was crowned king of france there in 1431. Paris paris during and after the french revolution 1789 to. Notre dame is a very old cathedral in paris, france. Notre dame cathedral devastated by fire, but part of the. The great gallery of kings became a prime target for the ignorant mob, chopping the heads off what they thought were the kings of france, the resulting mess being thrown into some yard.
Hugo provides great detail to the story he tells with emotion and great passion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As a work of art this novel would only be improved by the omission of the chapters on the topography of paris and the architecture of the cathedral. It entered the 19 th century in a much degraded state, and almost fell into oblivion, being used as a storage place instead of a religious one. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. However, during the french revolution this building was completely desecrated. Once upon a time, in a littleknown kingdom called france. Notre dame cathedral and the french revolution wednesday, february 8, 2012. Victor hugos novel the hunchback of notre dame, published in 1831, centers on quasimodo, the cathedrals bellringer, and esmeralda, a kind and beautiful street dancer.
Its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress. The cathedral is on a small island on the river seine. One of the worlds largest and most wellknown churches it has survived many. The stained glass on the northern side of the notre dame cathedral in paris. Joseph sable centre for 19th century french studies. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Apr 15, 2019 a raging fire consumed much of the iconic notre dame cathedral in paris today april 15 as its roof and central spire collapsed six days before easter, the holiest day of the year on the roman. The notre dame cathedral is one of the main attractions in paris today. The hunchback of notre dame audiobook by victor hugo. Notredame cathedral is the very soul of paris but so much moreit is a touchstone for all that is the best about the world, and a monument to the highest aspirations of artistic achievement that transcends religion and time. The cathedral was consecrated to the virgin mary and considered to be one of the finest examples of french gothic architecture. How was the church affected by the french revolution. It gives architectural and historical details of interest to readers interested in history, art, and literature. How the french author victor hugo saved notre dame culture trip.
The french revolution of 1789 destroyed those vestiges of the seigneurial systems that had remained in paris and consolidated the status of paris as the capital of a centralized france. The original master mason the term architect was not used for many years to come is unknown, but is obviously someone quite. The notredame cathedral was nearly destroyed by french. Tradition has it that notredames first stone was laid in 1163 in the presence of pope alexander iii. After the july revolution of 1830, france was in need of a sense of heritage that. The notredame cathedral in art 14601921 the public. After holding sway for barely a year, in 1794 it was officially replaced by the rival cult of the supreme being, promoted by robespierre. It was built by childebert about 528, and on the site of the present sacristy there was also a church dedicated to st. The monument caught the attention of the world recently when a fire broke out on its roof on the 15 th of april 2019. The fact that its still standing even after 850 years the finest of all french gothic architecture.
Sep 30, 2014 the french revolution started in 1789, but lasted until 1799 when napoleon took over and restored order the revolution began in paris, and because paris is the capital of france, that is where the political power is, most of the revolutions main events occurred in paris. Now that i have listened to the hunchback of notre dame i am interested in the theater production. Set in paris during the 15th century, the novel centers on quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of notredame cathedral, and his unrequited love. The first cornerstone of the cathedral was laid down in 1163 and the cathedral was completed in 1245. Monsieur the cardinal best known authors and titles are available on the free online library.