Last Day of a Condemned Man ; Claude Gueux

Last Day of a Condemned Man ; Claude Gueux
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Total Pages : 223
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ISBN-10 : LCCN:76025870
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Synopsis Last Day of a Condemned Man ; Claude Gueux by : Victor Hugo

In this profoundly moving milestone by the author of Les Misérables, a condemned man writes of his mental anguish inside the walls of a prison. With six weeks of life left to him before facing the guillotine--for a crime that is never revealed--he looks back on the events of his life.

Last Day of a Condemned Man

Last Day of a Condemned Man
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Publisher : Alma Books
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9780714546391
ISBN-13 : 0714546399
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Last Day of a Condemned Man by : Victor Hugo

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 "e;A Comedy about a Tragedy"e; and "e;Claude Gueux,"e; a real-life account of an executed criminal in France.

The Last Day of a Condemned Man

The Last Day of a Condemned Man
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 472
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ISBN-10 : 1981381112
ISBN-13 : 9781981381111
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Day of a Condemned Man by : Victor Victor Hugo

Deeply shocking in its time, this is a profound and moving tale and a vital work of social commentary. A man vilified by society and condemned to death for his crime wakes every morning knowing that this day might be his last. With the hope for release his only comfort, he spends his hours recounting his life and the time before his imprisonment. But as the hours pass, he knows that he is powerless to change his fate. He must follow the path so many have trod before him-the path that leads to the guillotine.

The Last Days of a Condemned

The Last Days of a Condemned
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Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:32044014700223
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Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Days of a Condemned by : Victor Hugo

The Last Day of a Condemned Man

The Last Day of a Condemned Man
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Publisher : Independently Published
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 1730808158
ISBN-13 : 9781730808159
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Last Day of a Condemned Man by : Victor Hugo

The Last Day of a Condemned ManUnder Sentence of Deathby Victor HugoDeeply shocking in its time, this is a profound and moving tale and a vital work of social commentary. A man vilified by society and condemned to death for his crime wakes every morning knowing that this day might be his last. With the hope for release his only comfort, he spends his hours recounting his life and the time before his imprisonment. But as the hours pass, he knows that he is powerless to change his fate. He must follow the path so many have trod before him--the path that leads to the guillotine.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Annotated

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Annotated
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Total Pages : 744
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ISBN-10 : 9798702242729
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Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame Annotated by : Victor Marie Hugo

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo published in January 14, 1831. The title refers to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, on which the story is centered. Set in medieval Paris, it tells the story of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, condemned as a witch by the tormented archdeacon Claude Frollo, who lusts after her. Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, having fallen in love with the kindhearted Esmeralda, tries to save her by hiding her in the cathedral's tower.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Publisher : Steck-Vaughn
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 0817216715
ISBN-13 : 9780817216719
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame by : Victor Hugo

Hugo's great historical romance, renowned for its tragic story as well as for its masterful detailing of medieval Parisian life, in a revised translation of the anonymous nineteenth-century English translation. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris
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Publisher : Nabu Press
Total Pages : 454
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ISBN-10 : 1293537934
ISBN-13 : 9781293537930
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Notre Dame de Paris by : Victor Hugo

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Hunchback of Notre Dame Volume Ii EasyRe

Hunchback of Notre Dame Volume Ii EasyRe
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Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9781425050528
ISBN-13 : 1425050522
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Synopsis Hunchback of Notre Dame Volume Ii EasyRe by : Victor Hugo

The French title of the novel emphasizes Notre Dame's (A French memorial) role as a symbol of Paris. Primarily novel is concerned with the theme of revolution and social strife. Hugo was profoundly concerned by the class differences that set the 1789 French Revolution in motion. Hugo acknowledges that fate plays a powerful role, but implies that free will is also possible.