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Oh, this is excellent writing! "Don't you think mankind deserves an empty throne?" is SUCH a good line, especially paired with the "At least the angel respected her enough to put in some effort this time." It has solid pacing for a short story too (something I've never been the best at, my writing always ends up getting longer, haha!)
My friend sent this to me tonight after an email exchange, and I really enjoyed it!
Thanks, Ben. I really like this story. However, its interpetation of the Hungarian revolution troubles me, narrative perspective notwithstanding. The revolutionary government removed existing minority rights, restricted the use of minority languages, and crushed minority resistance. The honvéd sacked non-Magyar villages and massacred thousands of non-Magyar civilians. There was a blood and soil dimension, in short. These are reasons many ordinary people, Magyars included, welcomed the Habsburgs in '49. They are also reasons the '48 revolution remains controversial in central and southern Europe.
Thanks for your reply. In case it is still of interest, the contemporaneous place name of Erzsébetváros was Terézváros-Theresstadt ("Theresa City.") The Jewish population was concentrated in the areas between Königs gasse (magyarised to Király utca in 1850, "King Street") and Tabak gasse (magyarised to Dohány utca in 1850, "Tobacco Street.")
This article is a captivating blend of history, rebellion, and mysticism. Lea's journey from a defiant refugee to a potential agent of change is both inspiring and thought-provoking. The idea of harnessing the power of angels to challenge the status quo adds a fascinating twist to the story. Can't wait to see where this tale of defiance and redemption leads! 🌟📜🔮
Explore captivating Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Horror, and more stories on my Substack https://jonahtown.substack.com/.
Oh, this is excellent writing! "Don't you think mankind deserves an empty throne?" is SUCH a good line, especially paired with the "At least the angel respected her enough to put in some effort this time." It has solid pacing for a short story too (something I've never been the best at, my writing always ends up getting longer, haha!)
My friend sent this to me tonight after an email exchange, and I really enjoyed it!
Wow. This one just left me stunned!
Thanks, Ben. I really like this story. However, its interpetation of the Hungarian revolution troubles me, narrative perspective notwithstanding. The revolutionary government removed existing minority rights, restricted the use of minority languages, and crushed minority resistance. The honvéd sacked non-Magyar villages and massacred thousands of non-Magyar civilians. There was a blood and soil dimension, in short. These are reasons many ordinary people, Magyars included, welcomed the Habsburgs in '49. They are also reasons the '48 revolution remains controversial in central and southern Europe.
Yes, Lea's point-of-view has a very narrow and idealized understanding of the revolution!
Thanks for your reply. In case it is still of interest, the contemporaneous place name of Erzsébetváros was Terézváros-Theresstadt ("Theresa City.") The Jewish population was concentrated in the areas between Königs gasse (magyarised to Király utca in 1850, "King Street") and Tabak gasse (magyarised to Dohány utca in 1850, "Tobacco Street.")
Ooh, thank you! I was not able to find that in my English-language research.
This article is a captivating blend of history, rebellion, and mysticism. Lea's journey from a defiant refugee to a potential agent of change is both inspiring and thought-provoking. The idea of harnessing the power of angels to challenge the status quo adds a fascinating twist to the story. Can't wait to see where this tale of defiance and redemption leads! 🌟📜🔮
Explore captivating Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Horror, and more stories on my Substack https://jonahtown.substack.com/.