Arnold Zweig

Arnold Zweig was a German writer, pacifist, and socialist, best known for his anti-war novels set during World War I, such as 'The Case of Sergeant Grischa'.

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  1. 1. The Case of Sergeant Grischa

    The book tells the story of Sergeant Grischa, a Russian POW who escapes from a German prison camp during World War I. After assuming the identity of a dead comrade to evade capture, he is eventually caught and sentenced to death for desertion. Despite several attempts by various individuals to save him, bureaucratic and military rigidity prevent his exoneration. The novel explores the themes of justice, humanity, and the absurdity of war.

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