Eighteen Months' Imprisonment

"Eighteen Months' Imprisonment" by Donald Shaw is a gripping firsthand story from the late 1800s about the author’s journey through the British justice system. After being unexpectedly arrested on a gloomy day in November because of a problem involving money, he’s thrown into jail. He had to carefully think about his situation and makes wry comments about the odd people he finds in the legal system. The writer's troubles started with a shady money-lender, and now he has much to learn. The story’s blend of humor and seriousness helps us see the problems and strange events behind bars, setting the stage for a unique perspective on flaws and ironies within the experience of imprisonment.