Béla Zsolt was a Hungarian author, recognized as an outstanding representative of the Decadence movement. His writing offers a penetrating look at the social and political landscape of his era, often focusing on individual experiences amidst turbulent historical events. Zsolt was politically active, advocating for liberal ideals that infused his literary work. His memoir, "Nine Suitcases," stands as an early and potent testament to the Holocaust, masterfully depicting the horrors of wartime, the ghetto, and personal survival.
Nine Suitcases is a horror story but, sadly, a true one. Zsolt was both an accomplished novelist and a highly skilled journalist. He reports and analysizes the appalling events, almost immediately after they occurred, with exceptional freshness and a devastating blend of angry despair and cool detachment.