The Nazi And The Barber by Edgar Hilsenrath
A Tale of Vengeance
The novel follows the life of Max Schulz, a German who grows up during the rise of the Nazi regime and becomes an SS officer involved in the atrocities of the Holocaust. After the war, to escape prosecution, Max assumes the identity of his Jewish childhood friend, Itzig Finkelstein, whom he had betrayed. The story delves into themes of identity, guilt, and the absurdity of human nature as Max navigates post-war life, grappling with his past actions while living under a false identity. Through dark humor and satire, the narrative explores the complexities of morality and the capacity for reinvention.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- German
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- 300-400
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Der Nazi & der Friseur
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- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)
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