Relation of My Imprisonment

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Utilizing a unique seventeenth-century form, this fictional work reflects the experiences of imprisoned Puritan divines, aiming to illustrate the trials of faith faced by believers. The narrative, framed by scripture and sermons, captures the sincere yet artificial recounting of suffering meant for an audience outside prison walls. Russell Banks employs this form not to mock but to engage thoughtfully with its underlying mindset, seeking to understand and appreciate its complexities.