The Last Day of a Condemned Man

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Typ okładki:miękka okładka

EAN: 9781847498700

Opis

"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.
Victor Hugo's impassioned early work carries the same power and universality as Les Misérables. 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.

Szczegóły

Liczba stron: 101

Wymiary: 12.9x19.8

Typ okładki:miękka okładka

Wydawca: Alma Books Ltd

Autor:

Victor Hugo

Seria: Alma Classics 101 Pages

Tytuł:The Last Day of a Condemned Man

Kategorie:

Książki obcojęzyczne / angielskie / Fiction

EAN: 9781847498700