The Case of Sergeant Grischa by Arnold Zweig

The book tells the story of Sergeant Grischa, a Russian POW who escapes from a German prison camp during World War I. After assuming the identity of a dead comrade to evade capture, he is eventually caught and sentenced to death for desertion. Despite several attempts by various individuals to save him, bureaucratic and military rigidity prevent his exoneration. The novel explores the themes of justice, humanity, and the absurdity of war.

The 1281st greatest book of all time


Published
1927
Nationality
German
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
German
Alternate Titles
Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa
Le Cas du Sergent Grischa
El Caso del Sargento Grischa

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