A Brief and Fragmented History of Radical Right-Wing Paramilitary Formations in Hungary in the 1920S

This book explores the clandestine world of the Double Cross Blood Union (Kettőskereszt Vérszövetség), a Hungarian military secret society active during the Horthy-era (1920–1944). Despite its notoriety for involvement in violent political acts, such as political assassinations, terrorism, and coup attempts, the society remains shrouded in mystery, with few surviving documents. The study delves into its possible links to the influential right-wing secret society, the Union of Etelköz (Etelközi Szövetség), a nationalist and irredentist organization that operated both legally and illegally. Drawing from memoirs and historical accounts, this book sheds light on the complex web of secrecy and power in interwar Hungary.

This essay investigates the differing philosophies in poetry translation, focusing on "conservative" and "liberal" practices. The conservative approach aims to remain faithful to both form and content, while the liberal approach allows for greater flexibility, even creating independent artistic works based on the original poem. The text addresses the blurred boundaries between these approaches and considers whether poetry translation is a craft to be learned or an art form that requires inherent creativity. Through an exploration of these issues, the essay positions poetry translation as a complex, artistic process rather than a mere mechanical task.

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