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The Anti-Gallows Movement in Antebellum Literature

About The Anti-Gallows Movement in Antebellum Literature

This study examines the development of anti-capital punishment sentiment in antebellum American Literature. Drawing on republican criminal reform theories, prominent American authors and social reformers advocated for the abolition of the gallows, justice, and criminal reform for the diverse citizens of the young republic.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781666912524
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 302
  • Published:
  • February 18, 2025
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 562 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 13, 2025

Description of The Anti-Gallows Movement in Antebellum Literature

This study examines the development of anti-capital punishment sentiment in antebellum American Literature. Drawing on republican criminal reform theories, prominent American authors and social reformers advocated for the abolition of the gallows, justice, and criminal reform for the diverse citizens of the young republic.

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