"A Chronicle of Jails" by Darrell Figgis is a gripping firsthand narrative set in the heart of early 20th-century Ireland, during a time of intense political unrest and the echoes of the Easter Rising of 1916. The story immerses the reader in the author’s world, beginning with his initial shock and dismay at news of the violent clashes erupting in Dublin, ultimately charting his transformation from a free man into a political prisoner. The narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of confinement, exploring the psychological impact of imprisonment, the loss of freedom, and the fight to maintain dignity amid injustice; through Figgis's personal journey, the book grapples with themes of political repression, national identity, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
A Chronicle of Jails
By Darrell Figgis
Caught in the turmoil of a nation, a man recounts his jarring descent from freedom to imprisonment, revealing the psychological battle and repressive conditions within the walls of an Irish jail.
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About the AuthorDarrell Edmund Figgis was an Irish writer, Sinn FĂ©in activist and independent parliamentarian in the Irish Free State.
Darrell Edmund Figgis was an Irish writer, Sinn FĂ©in activist and independent parliamentarian in the Irish Free State.
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