Vankeuteni by Silvio Pellico
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About this eBook
| Author | Pellico, Silvio, 1789-1854 |
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| Translator | Palmén, Hjalmar F. |
| Uniform Title | Mie prigioni. Finnish |
| Title | Vankeuteni |
| Note | Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Vankeuteni" by Silvio Pellico is a memoir written in the early 19th century, reflecting the author's experiences during political imprisonment. The book recounts Pellico's personal suffering as he navigates the harrowing trials of incarceration, longing for freedom while grappling with his faith and humanity. The narrative is rich with philosophical contemplation, detailing Pellico's connections to his family and the emotional turmoil of separation. The opening of "Vankeuteni" introduces Pellico's arrest in Milan on October 13, 1820, portraying his initial confusion and despair as he is taken to a prison cell. He reflects on the stark transformation of his life from a state of happiness and familial love to the isolation and oppression of captivity. The chapters convey his deep sense of loss for the comfort of his family, especially during moments of nostalgia, and explore his struggle to maintain hope amidst suffering. Pellico's thoughts shift from despair to a burgeoning faith, as he begins to find solace in prayer and the belief in a higher purpose, setting a poignant tone for the rest of his memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Pellico, Silvio, 1789-1854 -- Imprisonment |
| Subject | Authors, Italian -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Political prisoners -- Italy -- Biography |
| Subject | Milan (Italy) -- History -- 1535-1859 -- Sources |
| Subject | Spilberk (Brno, Czech Republic : Castle) |
| Subject | Carbonari -- History -- Sources |
| Subject | Political prisoners -- Czech Republic -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57633 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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