Appelfeld, Aharon
The Story of a Life (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241681220
- author:
- Appelfeld, Aharon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 1.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A harrowing and heartrending account of survival and resilience, The Story of a Life is a powerful work of memory that recounts Aharon Appelfeld's experiences during World War II. At just seven years old, Appelfeld found himself in the midst of the Nazi occupation, forced to flee with his father as they narrowly escaped death.
Appelfeld's story is one of unimaginable hardship and courage, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of war-torn Europe, hiding in forests, passing as an orphaned gentile, and eventually making his way to Palestine. With remarkable resilience, Appelfeld begins to rebuild his life, finding solace in writing and bearing witness to the unfathomable.
This unforgettable work offers a personal glimpse into the experiences that have shaped Appelfeld's fiction, providing a unique insight into the human spirit's capacity for survival and creativity in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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