Kriegsgefangen

"Kriegsgefangen: Erlebtes 1870" by Theodor Fontane is an autobiographical work published in 1870-1871. Fontane recounts his experiences as a war correspondent during the Franco-Prussian War, including his capture as a suspected Prussian spy and two-month imprisonment. Moved between French fortresses while facing hostile crowds, he survived through an international rescue effort involving over fifty people. Despite his ordeal, Fontane portrays his French captors with remarkable sympathy, emphasizing their humanity and fairness throughout his detention.

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