The Seventh Cross by Anna Seghers
"The Seventh Cross" is a gripping tale set in Nazi Germany that revolves around seven men who escape from a concentration camp. The camp commandant erects seven crosses, vowing to hang each escapee on their return. The story primarily follows one escapee, who manages to evade capture and make his way back to his hometown. The narrative explores the psychological terror imposed by the Nazi regime, the resilience of human spirit, and the subtle forms of resistance within the German populace.
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- Published
- 1942
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 384
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Das Siebte Kreuz
- El Séptimo Cruz
- Het Zevende Kruis
- Il Settimo Croce
- Le Septième Croix
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 78th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)
- Der Kanon (The Canon) (Der Kanon)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)