The diary includes his thoughts on the failed 1956 Hungarian Revolution and its aftermath, as well as his immense "reading appetite," featuring reflections on the classic and contemporary books he consumed while abroad.
The title refers to a significant volume of the personal diaries of the renowned Hungarian writer Sándor Márai .
Márai reflects on the "existential vulnerability" of a writer living far from his homeland. He meticulously documents his observations of Western culture, often contrasting it with the Hungarian identity he felt forced to leave behind.
While titled a "diary" ( Napló in Hungarian), the work often shifts into the territory of the essay or novel , fusing personal memory with intellectual discourse. Availability and Collections Napló 1958-1967 - Márai Sándor - Antikvárium.hu