
The Seven Who Were Hanged
by Leonid Andreyev
Title:
The Seven Who Were Hanged
Author:
Leonid Andreyev
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
88 pages
Publisher:
Repro India Limited
ISBN-13:
9789367145999
EAN:
9789367145999
Classifications:
Modern and Contemporary (Post c 1945)
Weight (g):
236
Dimensions (mm):
139 x 217 x 7
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
The Seven Who Were Hanged by Leonid Andreyev delves into the harrowing world of capital punishment within the context of early 20th-century Russia. This psychological drama explores the profound impact of a death sentence on both the condemned and their society. Through the lens of existentialism, Andreyev examines the moral dilemmas and human suffering faced by political prisoners sentenced to execution. The narrative vividly portrays the fear of death, despair, and fleeting hope that grip the characters as they confront their final moments. The story captures the emotional turmoil of individuals grappling with the weight of their fate and the ethical conflicts between personal beliefs and state oppression. As the characters wrestle with their fate, Andreyev highlights the tension between individual freedom and state control, offering a poignant commentary on life, death, and the nature of human resilience amidst political repression.












