Silence Of The Sea by Jean Bruller
A Novel of Resistance in Nazi-Occupied France
The book is a poignant wartime novella that tells the story of a German officer who is billeted in the house of a Frenchman during the Nazi occupation of France. The French family chooses a powerful form of resistance: complete silence. They never speak to the officer, who is cultured and refined, and who struggles with his role in the war and the occupation. Despite the lack of verbal communication, the officer opens up about his feelings and thoughts, revealing his humanity and the tragedy of war. The narrative explores themes of resistance, the human condition, and the profound impact of nonviolent defiance.
The 11167th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1942
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 76-128
- Original Language
- French
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