Behind the prison bars : A reminder of our duties toward those who have been…
"Behind the Prison Bars: A Reminder of Our Duties Toward Those Who Have Been So Unfortunate as to Be Cast into Prison" by E. E. Byrum is a social reform treatise written in the early 20th century. This work advocates for the humane treatment of prisoners, emphasizing the responsibility of society to support and rehabilitate individuals who find themselves incarcerated, regardless of their guilt or innocence. The author seeks to raise awareness
about the conditions in prisons and the profound impact that compassion and literature can have on inmates' lives. The opening of the book presents a poignant view of prison life, where Byrum reflects on the feelings of despair and hopelessness that prisoners experience upon being sentenced. He discusses the duality of prison existence—the potential for personal reform through kindness juxtaposed against brutal treatment and severe punishment. Byrum highlights the importance of empathy, urging readers to take action on behalf of those behind bars, and introduces the concept of providing prisoners with access to uplifting literature as a means of instilling hope and facilitating rehabilitation. Furthermore, he shares observations about the systemic issues within the penal system, advocating for a more compassionate approach to punishment and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Byrum, E. E. (Enoch Edwin), 1861-1942 |
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| LoC No. | 01022083 |
| Title | Behind the prison bars : A reminder of our duties toward those who have been so unfortunate as to be cast into prison |
| Original Publication | Moundsville, WV: Gospel Trumpet Publishing Co., 1901. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Prisons |
| Subject | Prisons -- West Virginia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75420 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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