Briefe aus dem Gefängnis by Rosa Luxemburg
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"Briefe aus dem Gefängnis" by Rosa Luxemburg is a collection of letters written during her imprisonment in the early 20th century. The letters, which span several years, are addressed primarily to her dear friend Sophie Liebknecht and showcase her reflections, emotions, and observations while confined. This work likely provides significant insight into her thoughts on the political climate of the time, as well as her personal experiences with isolation, nature, and human
connections. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Rosa Luxemburg’s life in prison, detailing her long confinement during the tumult of World War I and its aftermath. The initial notes discuss her restriction from the outside world, relying solely on books and censored letters for mental sustenance. Despite the oppressive environment, Luxembourg maintains a spirited and reflective tone, expressing her longing for nature and connection with her loved ones. Through the intimate correspondence, she shares not only her political ideals but also her profound appreciation for beauty in the natural world, offering glimpses of her hopes, fears, and vibrant inner life as she copes with her circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Luxemburg, Rosa, 1871-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Briefe aus dem Gefängnis |
| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Luxemburg, Rosa, 1871-1919 |
| Subject | Communists -- Germany -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26964 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26964-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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