Die Insel (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book offers an account of one man's transformation from an aristocratic Prussian officer into a pacifist after enduring the horrors of imprisonment in a Siberian mine. The author, a prominent literary figure, recounts his experiences of violence and exploitation under the Tsarist regime, and his subsequent commitment to non-violence. The text explores the psychological and philosophical consequences of surviving torture, the meaning of freedom in the face of oppression, and the role of storytelling in confronting trauma. Interweaving reflections on the human capacity for suffering and compassion, the author reflects on the nature of true freedom, challenging readers to question the morality of war and the values that shape their societies. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

Price: 21 USD

Location: New York NY

End Time: 2024-12-28T08:51:16.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD