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The Seven Who Were Hanged By Leonid Andreyev

The Seven Who Were Hanged

By Leonid Andreyev

  • Release Date: 2025-01-09
  • Genre: Classics
  • $0.99

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A harrowing exploration of humanity, fate, and the unyielding grip of mortality. In "The Seven Who Were Hanged," Leonid Andreyev masterfully delves into the human psyche, capturing the final days of seven condemned prisoners—five revolutionaries and two common criminals—awaiting execution. As their lives intersect on the threshold of death, Andreyev paints a vivid and deeply empathetic portrait of their struggles, fears, and reflections on existence. Through a series of poignant and haunting vignettes, the narrative explores themes of justice, freedom, and the universality of human suffering. Andreyev’s prose is both lyrical and unflinching, immersing readers in the emotional and psychological depths of those facing the ultimate reckoning. First published in 1908, this powerful novella remains a timeless meditation on the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of inevitable fate. "The Seven Who Were Hanged" is a literary masterpiece that will captivate readers with its profound insight and enduring relevance. Perfect for fans of existential fiction and thought-provoking literature, it is a work that lingers long after the final page. Step into this unforgettable tale and experience the profound humanity behind the shadow of the gallows.