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 Mis rables. 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.
Author: Victor Hugo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.48w x 0.26d
ISBN: 9780486469980
Language: English
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