The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Part 60 summary
Part 60 of 60 · Book 11 · 6 min to read the part
In Note Added to the Definitive Edition, the author explains that three restored chapters belong to the original manuscript, not to a newly expanded novel, and defends the unity of completed works. He then connects the book’s artistic purpose with a demand to protect historic architecture from neglect, demolition, and damaging alterations.
What happens
- The author corrects the claim that the restored chapters are newly written and argues against adding material to completed works.
- He explains that three manuscripts went missing and that he chose omission rather than rewriting.
- The recovered chapters restore his intended work and serve readers interested in its historical, artistic, and philosophical ideas.
- He fears architecture’s decline but praises young artists and hopes their achievements prove his fears mistaken.
- He calls for architectural preservation and lists demolitions, neglect, and alterations affecting historic buildings.
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