Harold B. Segel Book order

The book showcases a collection of East European literary works created during or after the writers' experiences under communism. Harold B. Segel provides an insightful backdrop of the political culture and the harsh realities of prison and labor camps in each country, highlighting the struggles faced by these authors. Alongside this context, the book includes biographical details and excerpts from their writings, offering a profound glimpse into the resilience and creativity of these voices amid oppression.

Segel's extensive introduction provides a wealth of information concerning the social, political, and cultural background of turn-of-the-century Vienna. The eight artists assembled here are concerned with their world, Austria and particularly Vienna. They exchange ideas, argue, gossip, tell stories, read each other's works and even write in the coffeehouse