Last Days Of A Condemned: With Observations On Capital Punishment (1840)

""The Last Days of a Condemned"" is a novel written by Victor Hugo in 1840. The book is a powerful critique of the death penalty, exploring the psychological and emotional torment of a man who has been sentenced to death. The novel is written in the form of a diary, in which the protagonist recounts his final days in prison and his thoughts on the justice system. The novel is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking work, exploring the themes of morality, justice, and the human condition. Hugo's writing is powerful and evocative, capturing the despair and hopelessness of the condemned man, as well as the cruelty and inhumanity of the death penalty. In addition to the novel itself, the book also includes Hugo's observations on capital punishment, providing a historical and philosophical context for the work. These observations are still relevant today, as debates about the death penalty continue to rage around the world. Overall, ""The Last Days of a Condemned"" is a timeless work of literature that challenges readers to confront their own beliefs about justice, morality, and the value of human life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.