Cinq années de ma vie, 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus
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"Cinq années de ma vie, 1894-1899" by Alfred Dreyfus is a poignant autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the author's personal experiences during the infamous Dreyfus Affair, focusing on his unjust accusation of treason and the harrowing years he spent in imprisonment. The narrative captures Dreyfus's reflections on his life, family, and the profound anguish he endured in the face of overwhelming injustice. The opening of this
memoir introduces Alfred Dreyfus, recounting his childhood, military career, and the fateful events leading to his wrongful arrest. Dreyfus vividly describes his life prior to the accusation, characterized by familial love and professional promise, before delving into the shocking moment of his arrest at the Ministry of War. This initial portrayal sets the stage for the tumultuous emotional and psychological battle Dreyfus faces as he declares his innocence amidst a backdrop of betrayal, despair, and the struggles inherent in seeking justice against deceptive forces. The epistolary exchanges with his devoted wife, Lucie, further accentuate his plight, illustrating their shared sorrow and hope for eventual vindication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dreyfus, Alfred, 1859-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cinq années de ma vie, 1894-1899 |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Dreyfus, Alfred, 1859-1935 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38031 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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