Words of Witness: The Fiction of Elie Wiesel

by Lïonard Rosmarin

Overview

Delve into the profound spiritual journey of Elie Wiesel through this comprehensive study of his fiction. From the depths of despair to the celebration of life, Wiesel's fifteen novels offer a poignant reflection on the human condition, with his personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor serving as a backdrop. Spanning from "Dawn" (1961) to "Hostage" (2010), this unique exploration is the only one of its kind, encompassing Wiesel's entire fictional oeuvre originally penned in French. With insightful commentary by Lé onard Rosmarin, readers will gain a deep understanding of Wiesel's literary genius and his ability to illuminate penetrating truths through the power of storytelling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771617567
Publisher:	Mosaic Press
Publication date:	10/24/2024
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

LEONARD ROSMARIN is Professor Emeritus of French Literature and former Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of fifteen books, including literary essays and translations. His most recent writings include six essays in the Histoire juive de la France published by Albin Michel. He has been decorated twice by the Government of France for outstanding service in the cause of French Letters, and he has made annual visits to France over the past fifty years. He lives with his wife in the Toronto, Ontario, area.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 1 Chapter 1 Darkness and Despair … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..3 Night Dawn Day Chapter 2 Glimmers of Light… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..36 The Town Beyond the Wall The Gates of the Forest Chapter 3 Mystic Solidarity and Transmission of Memory… … … … … … … … … … … … 62 A Beggar in Jerusalem The Testament Chapter 4 Anguished Questioning and Fragile Victory… … … … … … … … … … … … … 101 The Fifth Son Twilight The Forgotten Chapiter 5 The Completely Secularized Messiah… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 139 The Judges The Time of the Uprooted A Mad Desire to Dance The Sonderberg Case Hostage By Way of Conclusion: The Messiah Is All Of Us… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .203