Schindler’s List
Schindler’s List by Thomas Keneally is a significant work of historical fiction published by Simon and Schuster in December 1993. This edition spans 398 pages and is presented in English. The novel is based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German war profiteer and factory director who saved more Jews from the gas chambers than any other individual during World War II. Keneally draws upon the testimonies of the Schindlerjuden, or Schindler’s Jews, to depict the complexities of human morality in the face of profound evil.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of Schindler’s transformation and the moral dilemmas he faced during this harrowing period. The narrative delves into themes of courage and cunning, illustrating the impact of one man’s actions against the backdrop of the Holocaust. This edition serves as a vital contribution to the literary canon surrounding World War II and Jewish history, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in historical narratives and biographical accounts.
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The acclaimed bestselling classic of Holocaust literature, winner of the Booker Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Award for Fiction, and the inspiration for the classic film—“a masterful account of the growth of the human soul” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).
A stunning novel based on the true story of how German war profiteer and factory director Oskar Schindler came to save more Jews from the gas chambers than any other single person during World War II. In this milestone of Holocaust literature, Thomas Keneally, author of Daughter of Mars, uses the actual testimony of the Schindlerjuden—Schindler’s Jews—to brilliantly portray the courage and cunning of a good man in the midst of unspeakable evil.
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