The Last Day of a Condemned Man - by Victor Hugo (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this profoundly moving classic by the author of <i>Les Misérables</i>, a condemned man facing the guillotine looks back on his life and writes of his anguish inside prison walls.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Before hearing my death sentence I was aware that my lungs breathed, that my heart beat, and that my body lived in the community of other men; now, I plainly saw that a barrier had sprung up between them and me. Nothing was the same as before. The imprisoned narrator of this profoundly moving novel awaits execution -- and waits, and waits. Although his guilt is undeniable, his essential humanity emerges as he struggles with the certainty of impending death.<br>Victor Hugo's impassioned early work carries the same power and universality as <i>Les </i><i>Misérables.</i> A vocal opponent to the barbarity of the guillotine, Hugo attempted to arouse compassion in the service of justice. This tale distills his beliefs and offers a highly significant contribution to the ongoing debate over the death penalty. A new Foreword by activist David Dow examines the message and relevance of Hugo's story to modern society.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>French poet, playwright, novelist, and activist, Victor Hugo is best known as the author of <i>Les Miserables </i>and<i> The Hunchback of Notre Dame</i>. A leader of the French Romantic movement, he was one of the most prolific authors in history and his career reflects a turning point in French literature.
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