My Imprisonments: Memoirs Of Silvio Pellico Da Saluzzo

By Silvio Pellico

Book Overview

My Imprisonments: Memoirs of Silvio Pellico da Saluzzo is a memoir written by Silvio Pellico, an Italian author and patriot who lived during the early 19th century. The book chronicles Pellico's experiences as a political prisoner in Austria during the period of Italian unification. Pellico was arrested in 1820 for his involvement in a secret society that sought to overthrow the Austrian rulers of Italy. He spent ten years in prison, during which time he was subjected to harsh treatment and torture. In My Imprisonments, Pellico describes his experiences in vivid detail, including his interactions with other prisoners, his struggles with loneliness and despair, and his eventual release. The book is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the strength of the human will in the face of adversity. It is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the political struggles of the time and the plight of those who fought for Italian independence. Overall, My Imprisonments is a moving and inspiring memoir that is sure to captivate readers with its powerful message of hope and resilience.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162743018
• ISBN13: 9781162743011
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"