Imperishable Prison Literature
Bœthius composed his excellent “Consolations of Philosophy” in prison. Grotius wrote his “Commentary” while in prison. Cervantes, it is said, wrote that masterpiece of Spanish romance, “Don Quixote,” on board one of the galleys, in Barbara. Sir Walter Raleigh compiled his “History of the World” in his prison-chamber in the Tower. Bunyan composed his immortal allegory in Bedford jail. Luther gave the Bible to Germany, having translated it in Wartburg castle.