Project Gutenberg 2018-05-05 Public domain in the USA. 144 Figgis, Darrell 1882 1925 Ireland, Michael A Chronicle of Jails Produced by David Edwards, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Chronicle of Jails" by Darrell Figgis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the author's personal experiences in prison during a politically turbulent time in Ireland, focusing particularly on the events surrounding the Easter Rising of 1916. It delves into the psychological and emotional toll of confinement, especially for political prisoners, presenting a vivid portrayal of the broader societal impacts of imprisonment. The opening of this narrative introduces readers to the setting of early 1916, just as the author learns about the rising conflict in Dublin. Figgis captures his initial feelings of disbelief and distress upon receiving news of violent clashes in the city, hinting at the tumultuous atmosphere that would envelop Ireland. The narrative unfolds with the author's reflections on his own political involvement and the subsequent turmoil leading to his arrest. His transition from a free citizen to a prisoner is marked by a profound sense of loss and the stark realities of incarceration, as he describes the physical environment of the jail and the psychological struggles of adapting to his new existence. As Figgis expresses his sentiments about freedom, honor, and the repressive nature of the prison system, he invites readers to consider the broader implications of political repression and identity during a period of national upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Ireland -- History -- Easter Rising, 1916 -- Personal narratives Figgis, Darrell, 1882-1925 -- Imprisonment County Gaol & House of Correction (Reading, England) Political prisoners -- Ireland -- Biography DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 185199 2025-09-22T15:04:42.036357 text/html 184231 2018-05-05T07:30:48 text/html 342459 2025-09-22T15:04:46.061352 application/epub+zip 341306 2025-09-22T15:04:42.923361 application/epub+zip 155317 2025-09-22T15:04:42.548393 application/epub+zip 396092 2025-09-22T15:04:48.595300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347108 2025-09-22T15:04:45.697331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183330 2022-08-25T16:32:48.737971 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162192 2025-09-22T15:04:41.751329 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 162118 2018-05-05T07:30:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19922 2025-09-22T15:04:48.725284 application/rdf+xml 22382 2025-09-22T15:04:42.636346 image/jpeg 2960 2025-09-22T15:04:42.592379 image/jpeg 62265 2018-05-05T07:30:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 295722 2018-05-05T07:30:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 296930 2025-09-22T15:04:42.065342 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia