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The Last Day of a Condemned Man

Original titlefr. Le Dernier Jour d'un Condamné · 1829
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Main Ideas

  • Condemnation of the death penalty as an inhumane and cruel punishment.
  • Depiction of the psychological suffering and inner world of a person awaiting execution.
  • Critique of the social and judicial system that allows the death penalty.
  • Exploration of the themes of human dignity and the right to life.
  • Illustration of the senselessness and barbarity of public executions.
  • Questions of morality and justice in the context of the death penalty.
The Last Day of a Condemned Man
Date of publication: 30 August 2024
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The Last Day of a Condemned Man
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Original titlefr. Le Dernier Jour d'un Condamné · 1829