"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 ""Miserables." 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.
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