The Long Voyage
The Long Voyage by Jorge Semprun, published by Penguin Publishing Group in March 1997, is a poignant exploration of the human experience during World War II. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a young Spaniard captured while fighting with the French Resistance, detailing his harrowing journey in a cattle truck alongside 119 other men as they are transported to Buchenwald. Through vivid recollections and conversations, the protagonist grapples with memories of childhood and the grim realities of war.
Readers will find a profound examination of fear, defiance, and resignation as the young man navigates the complexities of his situation. The book delves into themes of biography and historical fiction, capturing the essence of wartime struggles and the psychological impact of confinement. As the journey unfolds, the conversations among the men reveal their shared anxieties and hopes, ultimately leading to the chilling moment when they approach the gates of Buchenwald. This narrative offers a stark reflection on the experiences of those caught in the turmoil of war and the lasting effects of such conflicts.
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“Gasping for breath in a cattle truck occupied by 119 other men, a young Spaniard captured fighting with the French Resistance counts off the days and nights as the train rolls slowly but inexorably toward Buchenwald. On the five seemingly endless days of the journey, he has conversations that send him into daydreams about his childhood or set him fighting Resistance battles over again. He describes the temporary holding prison where the names of distant concentration camps are spoken of in whispers – their individual horrors discussed, rated, contemplated. In chilling detail, the trip with those 119 men – some fearful, some defiant – is evoked, along with his own confusion, anger, and bitter resignation. When at last the fantastic, Wagnerian gates to Buchenwald come into sight, the young Spaniard is left alone to face the camp.”–BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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