Bücher von Constance Lytton

Prisons And Prisoners: Some Personal Experiences (1914) is a book written by Constance Lytton, which provides a detailed account of her personal experiences as a prisoner in various British prisons during the early 20th century. The book sheds light on the harsh conditions and treatment of prisoners during that time, particularly women prisoners who were subjected to brutal and inhumane treatment. Lytton's experiences as a suffragette and her involvement in the women's suffrage movement led to her imprisonment, where she was subjected to force-feeding, solitary confinement, and other forms of physical and mental torture. The book also discusses the various reforms that were needed to improve the conditions of prisoners and the flaws in the criminal justice system. Overall, Prisons And Prisoners: Some Personal Experiences is a powerful and insightful account of the author's experiences as a prisoner and her observations on the state of the prison system during that time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's suffrage and the criminal justice system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lady Constance Bulwer-Lytton (1869-1923), granddaughter of writer Edward Bulwer Lytton, became a passionate and militant suffragette after visiting imprisoned activists in 1905. She was arrested twice in 1909, on one occasion for throwing stones at a ministerial car, but was soon released. In 1910, to test whether the treatment of women prisoners differed depending on their class, she created a working-class alter ego, Jane Warton, for a protest in Liverpool. Under that name she was imprisoned and participated in a hunger strike that led to her being force-fed eight times, permanently damaging her health. This account of her experiences, first published in 1914, is a moving insight into the experiences of women who risked their lives and endured great suffering to secure the right to vote. For more information on this author, see http://orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=lyttco

First published in 1925, this selection of letters throws light upon the life and character of Constance Lytton (1869-1923), a brave and influential figure in the movement for women's suffrage. From an aristocratic background, she became a member of the Women's Social and Political Union in 1909, calling on the support of her many contacts. Among her achievements was the first-hand exposure of the poor treatment and force-feeding of working-class women on hunger strike in prison: she deliberately had herself arrested and imprisoned in disguise and under an alias. Compiled by her sister, Betty Balfour (1867-1942), these letters cover her adult life, mainly comprising correspondence from Lytton to close family members, interspersed with illustrations of her and her family. Despite omissions - particularly details relating to her personal relationships - this collection remains an important tribute to her life and to the history of suffrage and prison reform.