Charlotte Delbo Bücher
10. August 1913 – 1. März 1985
Charlotte Delbo war eine französische Schriftstellerin, die vor allem für ihre eindringlichen Memoiren über ihre Zeit als Gefangene in Auschwitz bekannt ist, wohin sie wegen ihrer Aktivitäten im französischen Widerstand geschickt wurde. Ihr literarisches Werk zeichnet sich durch eine tiefgreifende Erforschung der menschlichen Widerstandsfähigkeit angesichts extremen Leidens aus. Delbo setzt unkonventionelle und fast experimentelle Erzähltechniken ein, um nicht nur die Erfahrungen in Auschwitz darzustellen, sondern auch um zu untersuchen, wie sie und ihre Mitüberlebenden in den Jahren danach damit umgingen. Ihr Schreiben ist ein Zeugnis für die Kraft des menschlichen Geistes und die andauernden Auswirkungen der Geschichte auf den Einzelnen.
Auschwitz and after
- 376 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
This unique and profoundly moving memoir of life in the concentration camps and afterward was written by a French female resistance leader, a non-Jew who became an important literary figure in post-war France. Now available in English in its entirety for the first time, this book includes vignettes, poems, and prose poems that speak eloquently of horror, heroism, and conscience.
Days and memory
- 122 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Charlotte Delbo, a non-Jew sent to Auschwitz for being a member of the French resistance movement, recalls the poems, vignettes, and meditations that fed her companions' spirits, interweaving her experiences with the sufferings of others and depicting dignity and decency in the face of inhumanity.
On January 24, 1943, 230 women political prisoners, most of whom had worked for the French Resistance, were deported to Auschwitz. Author Charlotte Delbo was one of the 49 who survived. Now available in English for the first time, this haunting volume is Delbo's testament to those who formed the convoy to the hell that was Auschwitz. The prisoners came from all regions of France and represented a wide range of social backgrounds and political views. With a gripping simplicity and poignancy, Delbo recounts the unique life history of each woman, from her childhood to her involvement in the Resistance, from her arrest to her horrifying experience in the concentration camp. Collectively, these stories are a powerful and stirring reminder of the atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis.
The Sentence
- 78 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Set in a Minneapolis bookstore, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. The protagonist grapples with the haunting presence of a recently deceased author whose unfinished business intertwines with her own life. As she navigates the complexities of her relationships and the impact of the pandemic, the story delves into the power of words and the significance of storytelling. The blend of humor and poignancy creates a rich tapestry that reflects on the human experience and the connections we forge.
