"Diary of a Prisoner: 1870-1871" is an impressive work by the famous French writer Alphonse Daudet. In this book, the author tells the story of Robert Helmont, who decided to live in a remote place, away from the noisy world, and keep a diary. The absence of external stimuli allows Helmont to reflect in detail on himself, his thoughts and feelings. In these notes, the reader dives into the inner world of Robert, where he talks about his thoughts, memories and desires. Through the prism of the diary, we understand a fundamentally new outlook on life and experience Helmont as a sincere interlocutor. This book is a fascinating journey into the world of inner self-reflection, which will leave the reader impressed and in an unknown tension until the last page."