The Bells, Gotta love the Bells
In 1831, The Hunchback of Notre Dame was published. Even though this book is never included in the genre, I see this book as one of the best Gothic novels. Hugo was a brilliant writer, and this is my favorite of his books.
I felt like the Hunchback through out middle and high school, and still from time to time identify with him. I have lived as an outcast and tend to gravitate to them.