The Seven Who Were Hanged

"The Seven Who Were Hanged" by Leonid Andreyev is a thought-provoking story that explores the heavy themes of justice, suffering, and what it means to be human when facing death. The story begins with a government Minister who discovers a plot to kill him, and then shifts to the stories of seven people sentenced to be hanged. These individuals, including revolutionaries and a simple peasant, must grapple with their fears and face their impending executions. Andreyev draws a comparison between the condemned and the society that condemns them, and asks deep questions about morality and the true meaning of justice, creating a powerful commentary on violence and despair.