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Five Years of My Life 1894-1899

Five Years of My Life 1894-1899

In 1894, Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish captain in the French Army, was falsely accused of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil’s Island, a notorious penal colony in French Guiana. His published prison diary, Five Years of My Life, is a riveting account of his fight for survival amidst torturous conditions, isolation and deprivation. Back in Paris, his wife Lucie was battling her own war, protecting their children from the surge of anti-Semitism, and tirelessly working to clear Alfreds name. This podcast includes heart-wrenching excerpts from their letters, a testament to their undying love and determination. Despite the unbearable circumstances, Alfreds unwavering will to prove his innocence and preserve their honor remained unbroken. This story of Alfred and Lucie Dreyfus is not just a tale of survival and love, but also a testament to human resilience in the face of gross injustice. Their story still resonates powerfully today. (Summary by Sue Anderson)

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01 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 7 min 24 sec
02 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 26 min 2 sec
03 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 32 min 16 sec
04 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 28 min 19 sec
05 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 26 min 54 sec
06 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 19 min 34 sec
07 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 27 min 42 sec
08 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 21 min 45 sec
09 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 24 min 16 sec
10 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 26 min 25 sec
11 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 23 min 20 sec
12 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 25 min 40 sec
13 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 23 min 27 sec
14 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 24 min 11 sec
15 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 20 min 32 sec
16 - Five Years of My Life 1894-1899 by Alfred Dreyfus 16 min 48 sec

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