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100	1		_aFornaro, Carlo de, _d1871-1949
245	1	2	_aA Modern Purgatory
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_a"This book is a record of the prison experiences of Carlo de Fornaro, artist, writer, editor, revolutionary. It is a record of experiences in the famous Tombs prison, in New York City, and in the New York City penitentiary on Blackwell's Island."--Introduction
500			_aRelease date is 2018-03-12
508			_aProduced by ellinora, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"A Modern Purgatory" by Carlo de Fornaro is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the author's personal experiences during his imprisonment in various New York City jails, primarily the Tombs Prison and Blackwell's Island penitentiary, after being convicted of criminal libel against a Mexican official. The account delves into the brutal realities of prison life, revealing both the cruelty of the penal system and the humanity that can exist even in such dire circumstances. The opening of the book sets the stage for a gripping narrative, beginning with Fornaro's trial, where he feels the weight of a flawed justice system stacked against him. As he recounts the monotonous and degrading daily life of inmates, the reader is introduced to a diverse array of characters, from hardened criminals to the innocent falsely accused, each embodying different aspects of the human condition under extreme stress. Fornaro's observations blend a sense of dark humor with profound reflections on justice, societal fear, and the transformative power of suffering, making it evident that this is not just a story about punishment, but also one of resilience and hope amidst despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aManhattan Detention Complex (New York, N.Y.)
653			_aBlackwell's Island Penitentiary (New York, N.Y.)
653			_aFornaro, Carlo de, 1871-1949
653			_aPrisons -- New York (State) -- New York
653			_aPolitical prisoners -- United States
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56728
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