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The Seven That Were Hanged is a novel written by the Russian author Andreyev, Leonid in 1918. The book is set during the tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution and tells the story of seven men who are sentenced to death for their political beliefs. The novel explores themes of oppression, injustice, and the struggle for freedom in a society that is undergoing radical change.The seven men who are sentenced to death are from different walks of life and have different political beliefs. They are all united, however, in their desire for a better world and their willingness to fight for their beliefs. The novel follows their final days as they await their execution and reflects on their lives, their beliefs, and their hopes for the future.The Seven That Were Hanged is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the human cost of political repression and the struggle for freedom. Andreyev's writing is both lyrical and haunting, and his characters are vividly drawn and deeply sympathetic. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Russian Revolution or the struggle for human rights and freedom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the author
Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev (1871 - 1919) was a Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, who is considered to be a father of Expressionism in Russian literature. He is one of the most talented and prolific representatives of the Silver Age period. Andreyev's style combines elements of realist, naturalist and symbolist schools in literature.
