Phansir Mancha Theke

• Author: Julius Fuchs

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 1950

• Publication Year: 2017

• Edition: 15th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 77

About The Book:

Phansir Mancha Theke (From the Gallows) is a deeply emotional and poignant account written by Julius Fuchs, a prominent Czech Communist, editor of Rude Pravo, and a passionate anti-fascist. The book is a compilation of his writings done while he was imprisoned by Nazi forces during World War II, just before his execution.

While facing certain death at the hands of Nazi executioners, Fuchs wrote down his final thoughts on small pieces of paper, which were smuggled out of the prison with the help of a sympathetic Czech guard. These notes were later collected by Fuchs' wife, Agastina, after the fall of Nazi Germany.

In these writings, Fuchs displays an immense amount of courage and intellectual resilience. He captures the horrors of fascism and the brutal treatment he faced, yet his words are filled with a profound love for life, hope for the future, and an unshakable belief in the power of the people.

As a Communist leader, Fuchs was an unflinching opponent of fascism, and his writings in Phansir Mancha Theke shed light on the inhuman cruelty of the Nazi regime, while also expressing his unwavering faith in the people’s struggle for justice and peace. His work, a significant piece of World War II prisoner literature, continues to inspire readers with its remarkable portrayal of courage in the face of death. This book is honored with the "World Peace Prize" in recognition of its contribution to the fight against fascism.

It is a testament to the undying spirit of resistance against tyranny, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of WWII, the fight against fascism, and the indomitable will of freedom fighters.