This author delves into the complexities of human experience, often exploring themes of identity and cultural intersection through his narratives. His writing, informed by a bicultural perspective, offers a unique lens through which to examine the interplay of personal and collective histories. He crafts immersive stories using a rich and evocative prose style that lingers with the reader. His literary skill and profound thematic explorations mark him as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Léon Degrelle, Belgium's highest-ranking Nazi collaborator, is the focus of this critical biography, exploring his role in the Waffen-SS during World War II and his influence on literature. The book delves into his autobiographical writings, particularly "The Russian Campaign," while analyzing his unwavering fascist beliefs and support from Hitler and Mussolini. It also examines the broader implications of fascist discourse, building on Klaus Theweleit's theories. Originally published in French, this work has been translated into multiple languages, reflecting its significant impact.
A blistering firsthand account of the conflict in Homs by the internationally acclaimed author of The Kindly Ones “We fight for our religion, for our women, for our land, and lastly to save our skin. As for them, they’re only fighting to save their skin.” In 2012, Jonathan Littell traveled to the heart of the Syrian uprising, smuggled in by the Free Syrian Army to the historic city of Homs. For three weeks, he watched as neighborhoods were bombed and innocent civilians murdered. His notes on what he saw on the ground speak directly of horrors that continue today in the ongoing civil war. Amid the chaos, Littell bears witness to the lives and the hopes of freedom fighters, of families caught within the conflict, as well as of the doctors who attempt to save both innocents and combatants who come under fire. As government forces encircle the city, Littell charts the first stirrings of the fundamentalist movement that would soon hijack the revolution. Littell’s notebooks were originally the raw material for the articles he wrote upon his return for the French daily Le Monde. Published nearly immediately afterward in France, Syrian Notebooks has come to form an incomparable close-up account of a war that still grips the Middle East—a classic of war reportage.
This collection features a curated selection of works previously published by Fata Morgana between 2007 and 2012, showcasing a diverse range of literary voices and styles. Each piece reflects the unique artistic vision of the authors, offering readers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of contemporary literature. The anthology serves as a testament to the creativity and innovation that characterized this period, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of modern literary works.
This Faustian story with a terrifying twist is the fictional memoir of Dr Max Aue, a former SS intelligence officer, who has reinvented himself as a family man and owner of a lace factory in post-war France.
