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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.