Hertmans, Stefan
The Ascent: A house can have many secrets
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529920543
- author:
- Hertmans, Stefan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A house can hold many secrets, and for author Stefan Hertmans, one such secret was revealed when he discovered a bust of Hitler in the mantelpiece of his beloved home in Ghent, Belgium. This shocking discovery sent him on a journey to uncover the truth about the house's past and the atrocities committed by its former occupant. Hertmans' powerful and humane exploration of the horrors of the past century is a fascinating and chilling case study of the cruel and perverse mentality of the Nazis. Through his masterful storytelling, he brings history and the house to life, reimagining the life of a weak and narcissistic man who rose to prominence in the SS. A story of war, family, and individual fate, The Ascent portrays the deep tragedy of Flemish collaboration during World War Two. Translated from the Dutch by David McKay, this book is a masterful exploration of the human experience, one that will resonate with readers today.
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