Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment

‘Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment’ (1898) is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).

Wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit, a man is sent to solitary confinement but when confusion and incompetence convince his accusers of his guilt, will he be able to prove his innocence?

This Kafkaesque tale about a man whose recurring dreams of unjust persecution come to pass is a gripping read and will captivate fans of Franz Kafka and Albert Camus.







Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist, and political activist. His novel, ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888), was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. .

Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897) and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’, as well as several short stories, such as ‘The Blindman's World’, ‘To Whom This May Come’, and ‘With the Eyes Shut’.