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The Last Day of a Condemned Man (French: Le Dernier Jour d'un Condamné) is a novella by Victor Hugo first published in 1829. It recounts the thoughts of a man condemned to die. Victor Hugo wrote this novel to express his feelings that the death penalty should be abolished.
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The Last Day of a Condemned Man is a short novel by Victor Hugo first published in 1829. The novel recounts the thoughts of a man condemned to die. Victor Hugo wrote this novel to express his feelings that the death penalty should be abolished.
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Nov 18, 2019 · The last day of a condemned man. by. Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885. Publication date. 2002. Topics. Capital punishment -- Fiction, Prisoners -- France -- Fiction. Publisher. London : Hesperus.
Apr 7, 2019 · A man vilified by society and condemned to death for his crime wakes every morning knowing that this day might be his last. With the hope for release his only comfort, he...
Mar 7, 2012 · 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...
A short novel about the final hours of a man sentenced to death, "The Last Day of a Condemned Man" can be read as a social critique and revolt against the institution of the...
Feb 11, 2012 · The Last Day of a Condemned. Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Sir P. Hesketh-Fleetwood (1801 - 1886) A man who has been condemned to death writes down his cogitations, feelings and fears while he is waiting for his execution. He does not betray his name to the reader or what he has done.
