"The Last Day of a Man Condemned to Death" is one of the most iconic works of the outstanding French writer Victor Hugo. The book "The Last Day of a Man Condemned to Death" tells about important questions of morality, justice, dignity and humanism. The main character finds himself in the trap of strict justice and is forced to fight not only for his life, but also for the highest ideals of dignity and mercy. This book makes the reader think about the justice of death sentences and the effect that waiting for a verdict has on the human psyche. The author raises the problem of those sentenced to the death penalty, reminding us of the value of every life and the need for deep reflection on social justice.