A Chronicle of Jails (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Darrell Figgis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331547954 ISBN 13 : 9781331547952

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Firsthand account of imprisonment and endurance during Ireland’s Easter uprising.

A stirring memoir that follows Darrell Figgis from Dublin's streets to English jails, revealing daily life, personal resilience, and sharp observations in a time of war and upheaval. This edition chronicles the author’s experiences across multiple prisons, from Stafford to Reading and Frongoch, and captures his reflections on difference, identity, and the cost of conflict. It blends vivid scenes of confinement with broader insights into Ireland’s struggle, the reach of British authority, and the human spirit under pressure.

• Personal perspective on the Easter Rising and its impact on individuals and communities.
• Detailed images of prison life, routines, and the claustrophobic realities of confinement.
• Observations on cross-cultural tension, loyalty, and endurance under duress.
• Quiet, medium-pace prose that situates historical events within a personal narrative.

Ideal for readers of historical memoirs that mix war, captivity, and redemption, and for anyone curious about Ireland’s turbulent years from a deeply personal view.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331547954
• ISBN 13: 9781331547952
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 140
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