A Gentleman In Prison With The Confessions Of Tokichi Ishii Written In Tokyo Prison (1922)

A Gentleman In Prison: With The Confessions Of Tokichi Ishii Written In Tokyo Prison (1922) is a memoir written by Tokichi Ishii, a Japanese man who was imprisoned in Tokyo for murder. The book is a first-person account of his experiences in prison, including his daily routine, interactions with other prisoners and guards, and his reflections on his crime and its consequences.The book also includes Ishii's confessions, in which he describes in detail the events leading up to the murder and his motivations for committing the crime. He discusses his upbringing, his relationship with the victim, and the circumstances that led him to take a life.Throughout the book, Ishii reflects on the nature of crime and punishment, and offers insights into the Japanese justice system of the early 20th century. He also explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the human capacity for change.A Gentleman In Prison is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that offers a unique perspective on crime and punishment in Japan during the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Japanese society and culture, as well as those interested in the psychology of crime and punishment.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.