The Immortal Bartfuss by Aharon Appelfeld
The book is a poignant exploration of the life of a Holocaust survivor grappling with the weight of his past and the struggle to find meaning in the aftermath of unimaginable trauma. The protagonist, a man who has outlived the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp, finds himself in a small Israeli town, where he is haunted by memories and the loss of his family. His survival comes with the burden of guilt and the challenge of reconnecting with a world that has been irrevocably changed. Through his journey, the narrative delves into themes of memory, identity, and the complex process of healing from psychological scars, offering a stark examination of the enduring impact of the Holocaust on individual lives.
The 8531st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- Israeli
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Hebrew
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)