Mitchell, Allan

The Devil's Captain: Ernst Junger in Nazi Paris, 1941-1944

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ISBN 13:: 9781800730069
author:: Mitchell, Allan
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Berghahn Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 140
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimeters (0
Genre:: History, Europe, France,
Condition:: New
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Ernst Jünger's time in Nazi Paris is a pivotal episode in his life, marked by both professional and personal significance. This new perspective on the war years sheds light on France's darkest hour. By examining Jünger's journals and correspondence, author Allan Mitchell brings to bear a wide reading of primary sources to reveal the complexities of Jünger's experience during wartime and its aftermath. The result is a nuanced understanding of this controversial German writer's role in occupied Paris. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most intriguing episodes of Jünger's adult life, providing valuable insights into his professional and personal experiences during a pivotal moment in history.

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