Release date is 2021-03-06

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"Lettres d'un Innocent: The Letters of Captain Dreyfus to His Wife" by Alfred Dreyfus is a collection of personal letters written during the late 19th century. This poignant correspondence recounts Dreyfus's experiences and thoughts as he faces wrongful accusations of treason while imprisoned. The letters, addressed to his wife, Lucie, reveal his unwavering conviction of innocence and deep devotion to his family and country. The opening of this work introduces us to Captain Dreyfus's emotional state shortly after his arrest. It captures his feelings of despair and disbelief as he grapples with the gravity of the charges against him. In his letters, he expresses profound anguish over being accused of betraying France—a country he has served honorably—and seeks solace in the love of his wife and his commitment to proving his innocence. Dreyfus’s writings convey a sense of hope amidst despair, illustrating the personal impact of a public scandal that would resonate globally for years to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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