Anonymous
A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312426118
- author:
- Anonymous
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 261
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.8 x 20.8 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A Woman in Berlin Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary is a poignant and powerful account of life in Berlin during its final weeks. In 1945, as the city fell to the Russian army, a young woman kept a daily record of her experiences, offering a candid and unflinching portrayal of the human cost of war. The author's diary provides a stark and uncompromising look at the complex relationship between civilians and an occupying army, revealing the shameful indignities suffered by women in a conquered city. With brutal lyricism, the writer depicts the struggles of everyday life under occupation, from hunger and desperation to the horrors of mass rape. This book stands as a testament to the enduring power of human resilience and survival, offering a unique and unvarnished perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in modern history.
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