Vercors
Jean Marcel Adolphe Bruller, known by his pseudonym Vercors, was a French writer and illustrator. He is best known for his novella 'Le Silence de la mer,' which was published clandestinely in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.
Books
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1. Silence de la Mer
The novel is set during the German occupation of France in World War II and tells the story of an older man and his niece who are forced to host a German officer in their home. The pair respond to their unwanted guest by maintaining a strict silence, refusing to engage in conversation with him. Despite their resistance, the German officer, who is cultured and sophisticated, shares his love of French culture and his hopes for a peaceful Europe. The story explores themes of resistance, occupation, and the power of silence.
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