Elie Wiesel
What’s inside
Night is Elie Wiesel’s harrowing personal account of survival in the Nazi concentration camps during World War II. It details his experiences and reflections as a Jewish teenager, the loss of his family, and the fight to maintain his humanity.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the personal impact of the Holocaust
- Exploring themes of faith, identity, and morality under extreme conditions
- Gaining insights into the history of World War II and the Holocaust
- Reflecting on the importance of memory and the act of witnessing
Key Points
- Life in Sighet before the Holocaust
- Deportation to Auschwitz
- The struggle for survival in the camps
- The bond between Elie and his father
- Loss and despair amid inhumanity
- The liberation of Buchenwald
- Reflections on memory and guilt
Who’s it For
- history enthusiasts
- readers interested in World War II
- individuals exploring human rights issues
- those studying the Holocaust
About the author
Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American Jewish writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor. His work profoundly impacts literature and human rights, illuminating the dark depths of the human condition.