About “Forest of the Hanged”
Forest of the Hanged is a novel by Romanian writer Liviu Rebreanu, published in 1922. The story draws from the experience of the author's brother, Emil Rebreanu, who was an officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army. Emil was hanged in 1917 for espionage and desertion during World War I. The novel reflects the historical context of the war and the personal tragedy of the author's family. It is based on real events and the emotional impact of loss and conflict. The work remains a significant piece of Romanian literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1922