Evening School, Burmese prison, illustration of prisoners

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Evening School, Burmese prison, illustration of prisoners

Evening School in a Burmese prison, illustration showing prisoners seated on the floor, reading from books, with two teachers. From an article, The Burman in Durance'. Date: 1895

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Burma Burman Burmese Floor Prison Prisoners Teachers 1895 Durance

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Evening School in a Burmese Prison: A Scene of Education and Hope Amidst Hardship, 1895 This evocative illustration, titled "Evening School in a Burmese Prison," depicts a poignant moment of learning and resilience amidst the harsh realities of imprisonment in late 19th-century Burma. The image, published in the Illustrated London News (ILN) in 1895, shows a group of prisoners seated on the floor, engrossed in their books, as two compassionate teachers look on. The scene takes place in the evening, with the setting sun casting a warm, golden glow over the group, highlighting the contrast between the darkness of the prison and the light of knowledge. During the Victorian era, Burma was under British rule, and the prison system was notoriously harsh. Prisoners were often subjected to long hours of hard labor, meager rations, and inhumane conditions. However, this illustration reveals a glimmer of hope, as the prisoners are given the opportunity to learn and better themselves, despite their circumstances. The presence of the teachers in the prison underscores the belief that education could be a powerful tool for rehabilitation and personal growth, even in the most challenging environments. The illustration, which is part of the extensive archive held by Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a Burmese prison during the 1890s. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and adapt, even in the most trying of circumstances.

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