Under Sentence of Death; Or, a Criminal's Last Hours by Victor Hugo

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Author Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Translator Campbell, Gilbert, Sir, 1838-1899
Title Under Sentence of Death; Or, a Criminal's Last Hours
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note "Together with Told Under Canvas and Claude Gueux"
Contents Under sentence of death; or, a criminal's last hours -- Told under canvas: Bug-Jargal -- Claude Gueux.
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Summary "Under Sentence of Death; Or, a Criminal's Last Hours" by Victor Hugo is a poignant fiction work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative plunges readers into the dire psychological turmoil of a condemned man facing execution, who reflects on the weight of his impending death while grappling with memories of a life once filled with freedom and joy. The story deeply explores themes of justice, morality, and the human condition, allowing empathy for its tragic protagonist, who is merely identified through his chilling fate rather than by name. At the start of the narrative, we meet a nameless prisoner who has been sentenced to death and is grappling with the haunting weight of this reality. For five weeks, he has wrestled with the crushing specter of his impending execution, detailing his memories of freedom and beauty now overshadowed by despair. As he prepares for his last moments, the grim surroundings of his dungeon and the judgment of society loom large, forcing him into profound reflections on his crime, his loved ones, and the nature of justice itself. His vivid thoughts are interspersed with encounters with prison guards, a priest, and fellow condemned men, each contributing to the somber atmosphere as he awaits the certainty of his fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 50010
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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