Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Hindi thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo was edited for three audiences. The first includes Hindi-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. The second audience includes English-speaking students enrolled in bilingual education programs or Hindi speakers enrolled in English-speaking schools. The third audience consists of students who are actively building their vocabularies in Hindi in order to take foreign service, translation certification, Advanced Placement® (AP®) or similar examinations. By using the Webster's Hindi Thesaurus Edition when assigned for an English course, the reader can enrich their vocabulary in anticipation of an examination in Hindi or English.

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. All rights reserved.

Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to “difficult, yet commonly used” words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Hindi, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid them using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.

If you are either learning Hindi, or learning English as a second language (ESL) as a Hindi speaker, this book is for you. There are many editions of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. This one is worth the price if you would like to enrich your Hindi-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Each page is annotated with a mini-thesaurus of uncommon words highlighted in the text. Not only will you experience a great classic, but learn the richness of the English language with Hindi synonyms at the bottom of each page. You will not see a full translation of the English text, but rather a running bilingual thesaurus to maximize the reader’s exposure to the subtleties of both languages.

Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Hindi, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid them using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.

Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Hindi thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo was edited for three audiences. The first includes Hindi-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. The second audience includes English-speaking students enrolled in bilingual education programs or Hindi speakers enrolled in English-speaking schools. The third audience consists of students who are actively building their vocabularies in Hindi in order to take foreign service, translation certification, Advanced Placement® (AP®) or similar examinations. By using the Webster's Hindi Thesaurus Edition when assigned for an English course, the reader can enrich their vocabulary in anticipation of an examination in Hindi or English.

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. All rights reserved.

• PREFACE FROM THE EDITOR1
• PREFACE2
• BOOK I3
• CHAPTER I THE GRAND HALL4
• CHAPTER II PIERRE GRINGOIRE20
• CHAPTER III MONSIEUR THE CARDINAL31
• CHAPTER IV MASTER JACQUES COPPENOLE38
• CHAPTER V QUASIMODO48
• CHAPTER VI ESMERALDA56
• BOOK II59
• CHAPTER I FROM CHARYBDIS TO SCYLLA60
• CHAPTER II THE PLACE DE GREVE63
• CHAPTER III KISSES FOR BLOWS66
• CHAPTER IV THE INCONVENIENCES OF FOLLOWING A PRETTY WOMAN THROUGH THE STREETS IN THE EVENING77
• CHAPTER V RESULT OF THE DANGERS83
• CHAPTER VI THE BROKEN JUG86
• CHAPTER VII A BRIDAL NIGHT106
• BOOK III117
• CHAPTER I NOTRE-DAME118
• CHAPTER II A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF PARIS127
• BOOK IV151
• CHAPTER I GOOD SOULS152
• CHAPTER II CLAUDE FROLLO157
• CHAPTER III IMMANIS PECORIS CUSTOS, IMMANIOR IPSE163
• CHAPTER IV THE DOG AND HIS MASTER171
• CHAPTER V MORE ABOUT CLAUDE FROLLO173
• CHAPTER VI UNPOPULARITY180
• BOOK V181
• CHAPTER I ABBAS BEATI MARTINI182
• CHAPTER II THIS WILL KILL THAT193
• BOOK VI209
• CHAPTER I AN IMPARTIAL GLANCE AT THE ANCIENT MAGISTRACY210
• CHAPTER II THE RAT-HOLE222
• CHAPTER III HISTORY OF A LEAVENED CAKE OF MAIZE227
• CHAPTER IV A TEAR FOR A DROP OF WATER249
• CHAPTER V END OF THE STORY OF THE CAKE260
• BOOK VII263
• CHAPTER I THE DANGER OF CONFIDING ONE'S SECRET TO A GOAT264
• CHAPTER II A PRIEST AND A PHILOSOPHER ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS281
• CHAPTER III THE BELLS291
• CHAPTER IV ANArKH294
• CHAPTER V THE TWO MEN CLOTHED IN BLACK309
• CHAPTER VI THE EFFECT WHICH SEVEN OATHS IN THE OPEN AIR CAN PRODUCE316
• CHAPTER VII THE MYSTERIOUS MONK322
• CHAPTER VIII THE UTILITY OF WINDOWS WHICH OPEN ON THE RIVER331
• BOOK VIII341
• CHAPTER I THE CROWN CHANGED INTO A DRY LEAF342
• CHAPTER II CONTINUATION OF THE CROWN WHICH WAS CHANGED INTO A DRY LEAF353
• CHAPTER III END OF THE CROWN WHICH WAS TURNED INTO A DRY LEAF359
• CHAPTER IV LASCIATE OGNI SPERANZA--LEAVE ALL HOPE BEHIND, YE WHO ENTER HERE363
• CHAPTER V THE MOTHER378
• CHAPTER VI THREE HUMAN HEARTS DIFFERENTLY CONSTRUCTED383
• BOOK IX401
• CHAPTER I DELIRIUM402
• CHAPTER II HUNCHBACKED, ONE EYED, LAME414
• CHAPTER III DEAF419
• CHAPTER IV EARTHENWARE AND CRYSTAL423
• CHAPTER V THE KEY TO THE RED DOOR435
• CHAPTER VI CONTINUATION OF THE KEY TO THE RED DOOR438
• BOOK X443
• CHAPTER I GRINGOIRE HAS MANY GOOD IDEAS IN SUCCESSION--RUE DES BERNARDINS444
• CHAPTER II TURN VAGABOND457
• CHAPTER III LONG LIVE MIRTH460
• CHAPTER IV AN AWKWARD FRIEND469
• CHAPTER V THE RETREAT IN WHICH MONSIEUR LOUIS OF FRANCE SAYS HIS PRAYERS490
• CHAPTER VI LITTLE SWORD IN POCKET524
• CHAPTER VII CHATEAUPERS TO THE RESCUE526
• BOOK XI529
• CHAPTER I THE LITTLE SHOE530
• CHAPTER II THE BEAUTIFUL CREATURE CLAD IN WHITE (Dante)565
• CHAPTER III THE MARRIAGE OF PHOEBUS575
• CHAPTER IV THE MARRIAGE OF QUASIMODO577
• NOTE ADDED TO THE DEFINITIVE EDITION580
• GLOSSARY585