The Last Of The Just by André Schwarz-Bart
The book is a poignant and harrowing narrative that follows the tragic history of the Levy family over eight centuries, focusing on the lineage of the "Just Men" - thirty-six pure souls in each generation said to bear the sufferings of the world. The story culminates with the life of Ernie Levy, who, despite the encroaching horrors of the Holocaust, maintains an unwavering faith in human goodness. His journey through the ghettos and concentration camps of World War II Europe is a testament to the endurance of the human spirit in the face of unspeakable evil, as he upholds his family's legacy of compassion until his last breath.
The 832nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-450
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- L'ultimo Dei Giusti
- Le Dernier des Justes
- The Last of the Just
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