Zuchthausgeschichten von einem ehemaligen Züchtling : Erster Theil

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hägele, Joseph M., 1823-1892

Contributor:

Stolz, Alban, 1808-1883

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Zuchthausgeschichten von einem ehemaligen Züchtling" by Joseph M. Hägele is a collection of autobiographical narratives likely written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the author's personal experiences in a prison setting and reflects on the broader themes of justice, redemption, and the moral struggles of individuals within society. The author, a former inmate, offers insights garnered from his time in incarceration, intending to address issues surrounding the treatment of political versus common criminals. The opening of the narrative presents a foreword by Dr. Alban Stolz, who speaks to the authenticity and significance of the stories that follow, suggesting they provide a closer look at human experiences of sin, suffering, and the complexity of moral choices. The author shares snippets of his background, detailing his journey from a promising student to a political prisoner due to his involvement in revolutionary activities. He contemplates the effects of imprisonment on the human soul, the nature of guilt, and what it means to seek redemption, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of personal transformation amidst societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-13