Vercors

Vercors was the pseudonym of Jean Bruller, a French author and illustrator born on February 26, 1902, and died on June 10, 1991. He is most famous for his novella 'Le Silence de la mer' (The Silence of the Sea), which was secretly published in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. The book became a symbol of resistance against German occupation. Vercors co-founded Les Éditions de Minuit, a publishing house that played a significant role in the French Resistance by printing clandestine literature. His work often dealt with themes of freedom, resistance, and humanism.

Books

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  1. 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.