An Outlaw's Diary

The Commune

von Cecile Tormay

304 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"An Outlaw's Diary: The Commune" is a gripping first-hand account of the tumultuous events that shook Hungary following the end of World War I. Written by the celebrated Hungarian novelist Cecile Tormay, this volume focuses on the brief but impactful period of the Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919. Through a series of vivid diary entries, Tormay chronicles the collapse of the traditional social order and the rise of the revolutionary government led by Béla Kun.The narrative captures the atmosphere of fear, chaos, and radical change that gripped Budapest during the period known as the Red Terror. As a conservative intellectual, Tormay provides a unique perspective on the displacement and persecution faced by those deemed enemies of the state. Her writing is marked by intense emotional depth and sharp observation, offering a detailed look at the political and social upheaval that reshaped Central Europe. "An Outlaw's Diary: The Commune" stands as a significant historical document, providing essential insight into the ideological conflicts of the early 20th century and the personal costs of revolutionary transformation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025885841
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press