Victor Hugo 
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame 

Victor Hugo’s historical novel captures the lives of those living in Medieval Paris during a time where hangings and public humiliation were part of the foundation of society. Centering around the beautiful Notre Dame cathedral, the beautiful gypsy street dancer Esmeralda is caught in a string of misfortunes because of the affections of the men around her. This classic tale revolves around free will, fate, and the politics of fifteenth-century Paris.