Viisi vuotta elämästäni, 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus
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"Viisi vuotta elämästäni, 1894-1899" by Alfred Dreyfus is a historical autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers on Dreyfus's personal experiences during a tumultuous five-year period in which he was wrongfully accused and convicted of treason in France. It offers a firsthand narrative of his arrest, imprisonment, and the emotional and social impact on both himself and his family, likely making it particularly compelling for readers interested in
personal stories of injustice, legal history, or the Dreyfus affair itself. The opening of the account introduces Alfred Dreyfus reflecting on his peaceful early life, his promising military career, and his loving family. This suddenly shatters when he is summoned under suspicious circumstances, accused of treason, and abruptly imprisoned. Through detailed descriptions of his interrogations, the restrictions placed upon him, and the isolation he endures, Dreyfus describes his shock and confusion, continually asserting his innocence. The narrative also incorporates deeply emotional, supportive correspondence between Dreyfus and his wife Lucie, highlighting both their anguish and resilience as they cope with separation, public humiliation, and overwhelming uncertainty about the future. This early portion sets the stage for a personal and poignant recounting of one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dreyfus, Alfred, 1859-1935 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Brofeldt, Pekka, 1864-1945 |
| Uniform Title | Cinq années de ma vie. Finnish |
| Title | Viisi vuotta elämästäni, 1894-1899 |
| Original Publication | Kuopio: Kuopion Uusi Kirjapaino, 1901. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen, Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Dreyfus, Alfred, 1859-1935 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75831 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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