Mühsam:Diaries.13

For 15 years, from 1910 to 1924, Erich Mühsam, the most famous German anarchist, documented his life - in detail, with stylistic precision, and unflinchingly, even towards himself - and never boring. What makes these diaries so captivating is the keen perspective of a world-changer. Mühsam wanted to practically test anarchy. For him, anarchy meant living without moral blinders, without regard for conventions - and he proved that it is possible. Writing is also action; in every sentence, there is an expectation of the upheaval he actually brings about: the Munich Soviet Revolution is also his, and the revenge of the Bavarian judiciary hits him hard. Mühsam's diary is a monumental work that is yet to be discovered, appearing in 15 volumes - and also as an online edition. The meticulously edited text volumes are accompanied online by a commentary apparatus with a commented name register, explanations of terms, supplementary materials, and search functions - thus creating a historically critical edition!.