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Drawing from his harrowing experiences as a political prisoner during the Spanish Civil War, the author delivers a powerful critique of capital punishment. Having faced execution by a firing squad, he reflects on the moral implications and human cost of such a system, shaped by the suffering of fellow inmates. Originally published in 1956, this work combines personal narrative with broader societal commentary, making it a poignant exploration of justice and inhumanity.
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Reflections on Hanging, Arthur Koestler
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Reflections on Hanging
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Koestler
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9780820355351
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- Drawing from his harrowing experiences as a political prisoner during the Spanish Civil War, the author delivers a powerful critique of capital punishment. Having faced execution by a firing squad, he reflects on the moral implications and human cost of such a system, shaped by the suffering of fellow inmates. Originally published in 1956, this work combines personal narrative with broader societal commentary, making it a poignant exploration of justice and inhumanity.