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The Last Days Of A Condemned: With Observations On Capital Punishment (1840)

The Last Days Of A Condemned: With Observations On Capital Punishment (1840)

Hugo, Victor Marie
Fleetwod, P. Hesketh Fleetwood

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral LawGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165000121
ISBN13: 9781165000128
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Last Days of a Condemned is a novel written by Victor Hugo in 1840. The book is a powerful and emotional account of the final days of a man sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. The story is written from the perspective of the condemned man, and it provides a vivid portrayal of the psychological and emotional turmoil he experiences as he awaits his execution.Throughout the novel, Hugo explores the themes of justice, morality, and the nature of punishment. He raises important questions about the fairness of the death penalty and the impact it has on both the condemned and society as a whole. The book is a passionate plea for the abolition of capital punishment, and it is considered one of the most important works on the subject.In addition to the story itself, The Last Days of a Condemned includes a series of observations on capital punishment. These observations provide a historical and philosophical context for the novel, and they offer a compelling argument against the use of the death penalty.Overall, The Last Days of a Condemned is a powerful and thought-provoking book that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice and the ongoing debate over the use of capital punishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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