Tag Archives: Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo the artist

In addition to a novelist, poet, dramatist and writer Hugo was a a wonderful artist. Many of his works have survived. I really like his artwork. It has a whimsical fantasy aspect to it, at least from my point of … Continue reading

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Mr and Mrs Hugo

                  Victor Hugo married the girl next door, Adèle Foucher. Hugo’s mother, Sophie, was against the match but after her death he married Adèle  on October 14 1822. They had five children … Continue reading

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Life Imitating Art; Hugo’s Youngest Daughter

Did you know that Victor Hugo youngest child, Adele developed a romantic obsession a British military officer  who rejected and nearly destroyed her. Kind of sounds like  an mash-up of Frollo and Esmeralda. Adele’s love-life allludes to Notre Dame but … Continue reading

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Hugo inspiration in Princess Tutu

Don’t let the title fool you, Princess Tutu is great show even if you’re not a fan of anime. It uses a lot of elements and story imaginary from famous ballets and classical music. There are two slight references to … Continue reading

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Esmeralda; the Lady in Red

As Esmeralda been adapted for different versions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame she has wore red a lot. The first couple adaptations La Esmeralda (the opera and the Ballet)  her costumes has red details.   In 1839, Begium Painter, … Continue reading

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Frollo Flies Kite: A Fan-Fiction by Me Chapter 1

preface – The fan-fiction was created at the request/bribe of friend. I’m posting this in 3 parts to avoid a wall of text and I’ll linked them together after they’ve all been released. Story was more or less written in … Continue reading

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Happy Ananke Day Everyone!

March 29 is apparently Ananke Day according to the good people at The Frollo Forum. Ananke was the original inspiration for the character of Frollo. Victor Hugo say the word carved into a wall in Notre Dame and wonder about the person who … Continue reading

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A Review of a Review

  So in December 2011 Doug walker  ( who plays the insanely Popular Internet Critic Character The Nostalgia Critic  on That Guy With the Glasses) reviewed all the Disney Featured Films. And Since I have a Blog about the Hunchback … Continue reading

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Who is Uglier Quasimodo or Big Bird?

Every now and again I get hits from people searching odd questions. So I’m going to start answering your searched questions. I’m going to answer these questions with the all the academic-ness/pedantic-ness I can muster (it’s more fun that way) … Continue reading

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South Park Edition of Fan-art Friday

With the new cast of Notre Dame de Paris I wanted something Notre Dame de Paris for Fan-art Friday and then I found this; Drawing by deppangel818 I think this is perfect! I especially love Phoebus and Gringoire. Remember if … Continue reading

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