Harry Cargas was an American scholar and author best known for his writing and research on the Holocaust, Jewish-Catholic relations, and American literature. His work often delved into the ethical and philosophical questions arising from these subjects, exploring the impact of history on the human psyche. Cargas's approach to writing was deeply empathetic, and his texts were characterized by a desire for understanding and dialogue between different groups. His literary legacy lies in his ability to foster critical thinking and promote compassion in the face of tragic events.
V knize amerického autora Cargasse Witnesses of Catastrophe (Svědkové katastrofy) o židovském holocaustu byl zveřejněn také rozhovor s českým spisovatelem Arnoštem Lustigem, jehož překlad obsahuje tato kniha. Spolu s tímto rozhovorem je zde publikován rovněž poprvé Lustigův esej o Auschwitz- Birkenau.