Mendelssohn Is On The Roof by Jiří Weil
Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Prague, this poignant narrative weaves together the lives of various characters caught in the throes of war and oppression. At its heart is the absurd yet chilling task assigned to two Czech workers: to remove the statue of the Jewish composer Mendelssohn from the roof of the Prague opera house. As they grapple with the absurdity of identifying the statue based on its nose, the story unfolds to reveal the broader tapestry of human resilience, moral dilemmas, and the quiet acts of defiance that define the human spirit in the face of tyranny. Through a blend of dark humor and stark realism, the novel captures the essence of survival and resistance in a world overshadowed by fear and prejudice.
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Czech
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Czech
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