Lettres d’un Innocent
Lettres d’un Innocent by Alfred Dreyfus, published by EISENBRAUNS on November 21, 2015, is a poignant collection of letters written by Dreyfus to his wife, Lucie, during his imprisonment. This edition, comprising 202 pages and presented in French, captures the emotional turmoil and personal reflections of Dreyfus as he navigates the consequences of his wrongful conviction for allegedly betraying French secrets to Germany.
Readers will find a detailed account of Dreyfus’s experiences from his condemnation in late 1894 to his transfer to the infamous Devil’s Island. The letters provide insight into his thoughts and feelings during a tumultuous period in French history, touching on themes of injustice and resilience. This collection not only serves as a historical document but also as a testament to the enduring power of personal correspondence in the face of adversity.
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Fin 1894, le capitaine Dreyfus est a condamné pour avoir prétendument livré des documents secrets français à l’Empire allemand. Le 5 janvier 1895, il est dégradé dans la grande cour de l’École militaire. Il est ensuite conduit à la maison d’arrêt de la Santé où il demeure jusqu’à son transfert pour Saint-Martin-de-Ré, le 17 janvier 1895.Il arrive en Guyanne le 12 mars. Sa transportation sur l’île du Diable a lieu le 14 avril 1895.Les « Lettres d’un innocent » est une collection des lettres qu’Alfred Dreyfus écrivit à sa femme, Lucie, alors qu’il était en prison.
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