"A Captive at Carlsruhe and Other German Prison Camps" by Joseph Lee is a story about people held as prisoners during wartime. It tells of the author's experiences and other prisoners of war in German prison camps during World War I. Expect to find stories of captives from different places, all sharing the hard times and the ways they come together. The book probably starts with the author and others arriving at Carlsruhe, a factory now a prison. Expect to read about struggles with hunger and feeling hopeless, plus how they try to stay human while being held. There will be moments of kindness, like getting letters or sharing food, showing how people can be strong and creative even when things are bad, all told with serious and funny moments, showing what war is like for people caught in it.
A Captive at Carlsruhe and Other German Prison Camps
By Joseph Lee
Captured during World War I, a prisoner recounts moments of despair and humanity from inside a German prison camp.
Summary
About the AuthorJoseph Johnston Lee (1876–1949) was a Scottish journalist, artist and poet, who chronicled life in the trenches and as a prisoner of war during World War I. He is also remembered for his dispute with then poet laureate Robert Bridges over the literary value of Robert Burns' work. He has been described as "Scotland's 'Forgotten' War Poet", as well as "Dundee's forgotten war poet."
Joseph Johnston Lee (1876–1949) was a Scottish journalist, artist and poet, who chronicled life in the trenches and as a prisoner of war during World War I. He is also remembered for his dispute with then poet laureate Robert Bridges over the literary value of Robert Burns' work. He has been described as "Scotland's 'Forgotten' War Poet", as well as "Dundee's forgotten war poet."
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