Under Sentence of Death; Or, a Criminal's Last Hours
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"Under the power of the death sentence; or, The last hours of a criminal" is a fascinating and very powerful work by the famous French writer Victor Hugo. The book tells the story of a criminal sentenced to death. In the description, the author shows every moment of the last hours of the convict's life, his feelings, thoughts, memories and inner struggle. Victor Hugo examines in great detail the psychology and moral aspects of the death penalty, questioning its justice. The reader has the opportunity to experience with the main character every moment of his last day, asking himself questions about the justice of punishment and human nature. "Under the power of the death sentence; or, The last hours of a criminal" is an emotionally mesmerizing and impressive literary work that makes the reader think about the concept of justice and morality in society.
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- Name of the Author
- Victor Hugo
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2015-09-19
- Title
- Or, a Criminal's Last Hours
Under Sentence of Death - Translator
- Gilbert Campbell
- Subject
- French fiction -- Translations into English
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"Under the power of the death sentence; or, The last hours of a criminal" is a fascinating and very powerful work by the famous French writer Victor Hugo. The b...