Vankeuteni by Silvio Pellico
QR code
"Vankeuteni" by Silvio Pellico is a memoir written in the early 19th century, reflecting the author's experiences during political imprisonment. The book recounts Pellico's personal suffering as he navigates the harrowing trials of incarceration, longing for freedom while grappling with his faith and humanity. The narrative is rich with philosophical contemplation, detailing Pellico's connections to his family and the emotional turmoil of separation. The opening of "Vankeuteni" introduces Pellico's arrest in Milan
on October 13, 1820, portraying his initial confusion and despair as he is taken to a prison cell. He reflects on the stark transformation of his life from a state of happiness and familial love to the isolation and oppression of captivity. The chapters convey his deep sense of loss for the comfort of his family, especially during moments of nostalgia, and explore his struggle to maintain hope amidst suffering. Pellico's thoughts shift from despair to a burgeoning faith, as he begins to find solace in prayer and the belief in a higher purpose, setting a poignant tone for the rest of his memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Pellico, Silvio, 1789-1854 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Palmén, Hjalmar F. |
| Uniform Title | Mie prigioni. Finnish |
| Title | Vankeuteni |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Pellico, Silvio, 1789-1854 -- Imprisonment |
| Subject | Authors, Italian -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Political prisoners -- Italy -- Biography |
| Subject | Milan (Italy) -- History -- 1535-1859 -- Sources |
| Subject | Spilberk (Brno, Czech Republic : Castle) |
| Subject | Carbonari -- History -- Sources |
| Subject | Political prisoners -- Czech Republic -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57633 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57633-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 238 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!