An Outlaw's Diary: The Commune

''An Outlaw's Diary: The Commune'' by Cécile Tormay, first published in 1923, is a personal narrative detailing the author's experiences during the Hungarian Soviet Republic. Written from the perspective of an upper-class woman, the diary captures the chaos and upheaval in Hungary following World War I, particularly the rise of Béla Kun's Communist regime. Tormay's vivid observations reveal the emotional turmoil of fear, loss, and adaptation as she and her family navigate the dangers of persecution and exile amidst the collapse of their social order.