| Author |
Deák, Farkas, 1832-1888 |
| Title |
Fogságom története
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Fogságom története" by Farkas Deák is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences during a dark period in Hungary's history, specifically focusing on the political climate surrounding the arrests during 1851-1852, where many citizens were accused of conspiracy and treason. The narrative emerges from the author's firsthand perspective as one of the accused, exploring themes of oppression, resilience, and the impacts of political turmoil on individual lives. The opening of the work sets the stage for a grim recounting of historical events leading to the mass arrests of perceived revolutionaries in 1852. Deák introduces us to the oppressive atmosphere that gripped Transylvania, marked by the suspicious eyes of the authorities on anyone seen as a potential threat to governance. He vividly describes the initial panic as well as his own experiences of arrest, the subsequent interrogations, and the feelings of despair shared among fellow prisoners. The narrative conveys deep emotions of fear, confusion, and defiance in the face of an unjust system, while also hinting at the broader implications for the Hungarian nation during this tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
DB: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia
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| Subject |
Deák, Farkas, 1832-1888
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| Subject |
Prisoners -- Hungary -- Biography
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| Subject |
Hungary -- History -- 1849-1867
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66662 |
| Release Date |
Nov 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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