Stéphane Hessel

Having twice escaped Nazi concentration camps and served in the Résistance, this author became a pivotal figure in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Their work is profoundly shaped by experiences of profound human suffering and the struggle for freedom. Through their writing, the author seeks to explore the resilience of the human spirit and the fragility of peace. Their literary legacy lies in an unwavering commitment to championing the dignity and rights of all people.