Publisher's Synopsis
Out of the Night is a memoir written by Jan Valtin, a former member of the Communist Party and a Soviet spy. The book chronicles Valtin's experiences as a revolutionary in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s, his eventual disillusionment with communism, and his decision to become a double agent for the Gestapo and the Soviet Union.Valtin's story is a gripping account of his involvement in underground communist movements, his eventual arrest and imprisonment by the Gestapo, and his subsequent release after agreeing to work as a spy for the Nazi regime. Valtin's work as a double agent takes him on dangerous missions across Europe, where he must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time.The book is also a scathing critique of the communist movement and its tactics, as Valtin describes the brutality and corruption that he witnessed first-hand. Out of the Night is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that offers a unique perspective on the political upheavals of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
