The Imprisonments Of Silvio Pellico

By Silvio Pellico

Book Overview

The Imprisonments Of Silvio Pellico is an autobiographical work by the Italian author Silvio Pellico, first published in 1839. The book recounts Pellico's experiences as a political prisoner in the Austrian-controlled Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia during the early 19th century. Pellico was imprisoned for his involvement in a secret society advocating for Italian unification, and he spent nearly a decade in various prisons and dungeons before being released.The Imprisonments Of Silvio Pellico provides a detailed and often harrowing account of Pellico's time in captivity, including his interactions with fellow prisoners, his struggles with loneliness and despair, and his efforts to maintain his faith and sense of self in the face of extreme adversity. The book also offers a powerful critique of the Austrian regime and its treatment of political dissidents, as well as a call for greater unity and resistance among the Italian people.Despite its bleak subject matter, The Imprisonments Of Silvio Pellico is also a work of great literary merit, with Pellico's prose style marked by its clarity, elegance, and emotional depth. The book has been widely praised for its insight into the human condition and its enduring relevance to issues of political freedom and social justice.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: 1167166310
• ISBN13: 9781167166310
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"