Calico Illustrated Classics: Hunchback of Notre Dame

Calico Illustrated Classics: Hunchback of Notre Dame — page 1
1 Pierre Gringoire On the morning of January 6 1482 the church bells clanged awakening the citizens of Paris on this joyous day Not only was it a religious holiday known as Epiphany but it was also the Festival of Fools a celebration for the people They celebrated with fi reworks bonfi res and the planting of a May Tree But their favorite event was electing the Pope of Fools People gathered early that morning outside the Palace of Justice A mystery play would be performed at noon and everyone wanted to sit close The Bishop and other important guests were expected to arrive 4