Since it was written nearly 50 years ago, Night (1958) has changed
world perception of the Holocaust experience. Wiesel's oeuvre,
including Holocaust narratives such as Dawn (1961), novels, essays,
tales, and plays, has also altered the critical and aesthetic
landscape through which we view literature, placing themes of
religious identity, hope, survival, devotion to family, and humanity
ahead of distinctions of fiction and nonfiction. This volume offers
critical analysis of all of Wiesel's major writings, with full
chapters on Night, Dawn, The Oath, and four other full-length works.
His most recent five novels, including The Testament (1980) and
Twilight (1987), are also covered. Plot, character development,
thematic concerns, and style are discussed, as are historical contexts
and alternate critical perspectives. This volume is an indispensable
tool for students, whether they are encountering Night for the first
time, revisiting Wiesel's literary contributions, or discovering the
author's recent works, such as The Judges (1999). A biographical
section relates the tragic events of Wiesel's life to his
inspirational writings. A literary heritage chapter offers an overview
of his achievements and situates his works within the Western literary
tradition and the historical and religious frameworks. A separate
chapter covers Wiesel's nonfiction writings, including his most
important essays, tales, and studies. A bibliography of selected
sources is included.
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ISBN
9780313017155
Publisert
2023
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Greenwood
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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