Joost Gielen

Notre Dame Cathedral Joost Gielen

Why is this book unique? Because it contains stories told by journalists, some pages from momentous books & letters from ordinary people, concerning the in and outs of the famous church Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, worldwide brought to attention by Victor Hugo's novel "The hunchback of the Notre Dame". These almost forgotten texts, which you won't find in any other book, library or bookstore, give a pleasant and informative view of small situations and talks from France, in the English speaking countries like England, America, Ireland and Australia, or an English view on art, architecture and customs in Paris. All these found and collected items are presented in a random order, for everyone something to like and to read while visiting this church, which has been in danger of getting burned down (almost twice as you will read in this book!). The Notre Dame seen in a completely different perspective. That's why this book is unique !