{"product_id":"the-last-day-of-a-condemned-man-9781513135649","title":"The Last Day of a Condemned Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA powerful story by Victor Hugo, The Last Day of a Condemned Man (1829) is about a man sentenced to death who reflects on his life in his prison cell. It was praised by Dostoevsky and is a classic work of French literature reimagined for modern readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 262 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Last Day of a Condemned Man, a short novel by Victor Hugo, delves into the profound themes of life, death, and the human condition. Having witnessed numerous executions by guillotine as a young man, Hugo dedicated himself to opposing the death penalty in France. His work, praised by renowned author Fyodor Dostoevsky as \"absolutely the most real and truthful of everything that Hugo wrote,\" is a powerful testament to his literary prowess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the story, Hugo's unnamed narrator finds himself sentenced to death for an unspecified crime. As his final moments unfold in the dimly lit confines of a prison cell, he reflects on his life, grappling with the weight of his impending fate. Through his emotional state, observations, and conversations with a priest and fellow prisoner, the condemned man compels us to recognize his humanity and confront our own mortality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition of Victor Hugo's The Last Day of a Condemned Man is a remarkable reimagining of a classic work of French literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, it offers modern readers a fresh perspective on this timeless masterpiece. The text is expanded to provide a deeper understanding of the characters, themes, and historical context, making it accessible and engaging to a broader audience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough its powerful storytelling and profound insights, The Last Day of a Condemned Man continues to resonate with readers, reminding us of the importance of empathy, compassion, and the pursuit of justice. Hugo's portrayal of the human spirit in the face of adversity is a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513135649\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victor Hugo","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098829287674,"sku":"9781513135649","price":13.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669984954490_book.jpg?v=1670313754","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-last-day-of-a-condemned-man-9781513135649","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}