The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Set against the backdrop of a transforming France, the novel plays a crucial role in preserving French cultural values during a time of upheaval. Its vivid portrayal of 15th-century life and architecture, particularly through the lens of Notre-Dame de Paris, not only established the cathedral as a national symbol but also sparked a movement for the restoration of Gothic structures. With over a dozen film adaptations and various stage interpretations, the work remains a significant influence in French literature and cultural heritage.