The Seven who were Hanged
A group of seven men are hanged for their crimes against the state. The story follows their final hours and moments of consciousness as they await execution.
By Leonid Andreyev · First published 1915 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Tragedy, Historical Fiction · 34,791 words
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As the Minister was a very stout man, inclined to apoplexy, they feared to arouse in him any dangerous excitement, and it was with every possible precaution that they informed him that a very serious attempt upon his life had been planned. When they saw that he received the news calmly, even with a smile, they gave him, also, the details. The attempt was to be made on the following day at the time that he was to start out with his official report; several men, terrorists, whose plans had already been betrayed by a provocateur, and who were now under the vigilant surveillance of detectives, were to meet at one o'clock in the afternoon in front of his house, and, armed with bombs and revolvers, were to wait till he came out. There the terrorists were to be trapped.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Leonid Andreyev
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Tragedy, Historical Fiction, Drama, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 34,791 words
- Structure: 1 section, 725 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores deep psychological and philosophical themes, focusing on the human condition and moral dilemmas.
- Tragedy — The narrative centers on the tragic fate of the characters, highlighting themes of suffering and existential despair.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set against a backdrop of historical events, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time.
- Drama — The intense emotional conflicts and character interactions create a dramatic narrative.
Tags
Russian Literature · Short Story Collection · Psychological Fiction · Philosophical Themes · Existentialism · Absurdism · Dystopian Elements · Social Commentary · Critique of Capitalism · Critique of Imperialism · War and Its Consequences · Trauma and PTSD