Items related to The Last Day of a Condemned Man: New Translation (Alma...
A man vilified by society and condemned to death for his crime wakes every morning knowing that this day might be his last. Graphically detailed, this first-person chronicle describes both the prisoner's wretched environment and his thoughts, reminiscences, and despair at his impending doom. This edition also includes the companion pieces "A Comedy about a Tragedy" and "Claude Gueux," a real-life account of an executed criminal in France.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
'The message could be delivered by any present-day liberal, about any extreme punishment.' --Amnesty International
From the Publisher:
Only edition in print of this passionate work by Hugo. It includes preface of 1832, a manifesto of Hugo's personal opinions.
Thought-provoking piece by Director of Amnesty International, UK
Thought-provoking piece by Director of Amnesty International, UK
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherAlma Classics
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1847493610
- ISBN 13 9781847493613
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages150
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Last Day of a Condemned Man by Hugo, Victor [Paperback ]
Published by
Alma Classics
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781847493613
Buy New
£ 8.68
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Last Day of a Condemned Man
Published by
Alma Books Ltd
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 15
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 7-11 working days. Seller Inventory # B9781847493613
Buy New
£ 8.47
Convert currency
Stock Image
Last Day of a Condemned Man
Published by
Alma Classics
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ01ND22_ns
Buy New
£ 18.04
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Last Day of a Condemned Man
Published by
Alma Books
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Softcover
Quantity: 15
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Presents a first-person chronicle of the final hours of a man sentenced to the gallows. This book offers graphic details of the prisoner's environment and a moving insight into his thoughts, reminiscences and despair at his impending doom. Translator(s): Moncrieff, Christopher. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 11. Weight in Grams: 146. . 2013. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781847493613
Buy New
£ 12.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Last Day of a Condemned Man
Published by
Alma Books
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Softcover
Quantity: 15
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Presents a first-person chronicle of the final hours of a man sentenced to the gallows. This book offers graphic details of the prisoner's environment and a moving insight into his thoughts, reminiscences and despair at his impending doom. Translator(s): Moncrieff, Christopher. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 11. Weight in Grams: 146. . 2013. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781847493613
Buy New
£ 15.17
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Last Day of a Condemned Man (Paperback)
Published by
Alma Books, Richmond
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A first-person diary of a prisoner's final day before being executed for an unspecified crime, Victor Hugo's poignant tale vividly conveys the mental anguish of a man confronted with the intransigent mechanism of justice, as his mind seeks refuge in recollections from his past and philosophical musings on his inevitable fate. As relevant today as when it was first published in 1829, The Last Day of a Condemned Man is an eloquent plea for compassion and a masterpiece of realist fiction. Presents a first-person chronicle of the final hours of a man sentenced to the gallows. This book offers graphic details of the prisoner's environment and a moving insight into his thoughts, reminiscences and despair at his impending doom. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781847493613
Buy New
£ 19.26
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Last Day of a Condemned Man (Paperback)
Published by
Alma Books, Richmond
(2013)
ISBN 10: 1847493610
ISBN 13: 9781847493613
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A first-person diary of a prisoner's final day before being executed for an unspecified crime, Victor Hugo's poignant tale vividly conveys the mental anguish of a man confronted with the intransigent mechanism of justice, as his mind seeks refuge in recollections from his past and philosophical musings on his inevitable fate. As relevant today as when it was first published in 1829, The Last Day of a Condemned Man is an eloquent plea for compassion and a masterpiece of realist fiction. Presents a first-person chronicle of the final hours of a man sentenced to the gallows. This book offers graphic details of the prisoner's environment and a moving insight into his thoughts, reminiscences and despair at his impending doom. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781847493613
Buy New
£ 15.49
Convert currency