It's hard to say it directly saved Notre Dame. But the novel did raise awareness of its historical and cultural significance, which might have contributed to efforts to preserve it over time.
There is 'Toilers of the Sea'. It is a novel that showcases Hugo's ability to vividly describe the power and danger of the sea. The story follows a fisherman named Gilliatt.
There were many factors that prompted Hugo to complete 'Notre-Dame de Paris', including:
1. Inspiration: When Hugo wrote "Notre-Dame de Paris," he was influenced by the social changes in Paris, the religious reform, the literary revolution and other factors. These topics inspired him to write this novel.
2. Creation pressure: As a writer, Hugo faced huge creative pressure in the process of creation. He had to constantly conceive, write, modify, and complete his work.
3. Time constraints: "Notre-Dame de Paris" is a long novel that took many years to write. Hugo had to spend a lot of time and energy to complete this work while facing other challenges.
4. Requirements for publication: As a classic literary work,"Notre-Dame de Paris" has a high appeal to readers and needs to be published as soon as possible to attract more readers.
These factors together prompted Hugo to complete the outstanding literary work of "Notre-Dame de Paris."
Yes, it is. 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is widely regarded as a Gothic novel due to its dark and mysterious atmosphere, themes of horror and romance, and the presence of a decrepit and imposing setting.