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Victor Hugo was interested in the history of Paris and the Notre Dame Cathedral was one of the most famous landmarks in the city. He likely wanted to create a story that would be set in such a recognizable place.

He was inspired by a dream he had, and by the playwright Plautus.

In Search of Lost Time is a novel by Marcel Proust that was first published in 1913. The novel is set in France and is about a man named Marcel who is trying to remember his past.

In the federalist papers, one major point made was that the Articles of Confederation needed to be revised. Another point made was that the state legislatures should have more power than the federal government.

Demetrius is a young man who is in love with Hermia. However, Hermia is in love with Lysander and Demetrius is betrothed to Helena.

There are a number of reasons why Absalom may have conspired against David, but the most likely reason is that he was disgruntled with David’s leadership and felt that he could do a better job himself.

Jocasta is Oedipus’ mother and wife.

Dear Martin is a young adult novel by Nic Stone. The novel follows the story of Justyce McAllister, a black high school student, as he navigates life in the American South.

The main characters in I Am Malala are Malala Yousafzai and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai.

It was banned for its profanity and references to sexuality, alcohol, and prostitution.