Charlotte Delbo Book order

August 10, 1913 – March 1, 1985

Charlotte Delbo was a French writer, primarily known for her haunting memoirs of her time as a prisoner in Auschwitz, where she was sent for her activities in the French resistance. Her literary work is marked by a profound exploration of human resilience in the face of extreme suffering. Delbo employs unconventional and almost experimental narrative techniques to not only convey the experience of Auschwitz but also to examine how she and her fellow survivors coped in the years afterward. Her writing stands as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring impact of history on individuals.

2022
The Sentence
78 pages
3 hours of reading
Set in a Minneapolis bookstore, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. The protagonist grapples with the haunting presence of a recently deceased author whose unfinished business intertwines with her own life. As she navigates the complexities of her relationships and the impact of the pandemic, the story delves into the power of words and the significance of storytelling. The blend of humor and poignancy creates a rich tapestry that reflects on the human experience and the connections we forge.
2018
Auschwitz et après II, III
1995
Auschwitz and after
376 pages
14 hours of reading
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This unique and profoundly moving memoir of life in the concentration camps and afterward was written by a French female resistance leader, a non-Jew who became an important literary figure in post-war France. Now available in English in its entirety for the first time, this book includes vignettes, poems, and prose poems that speak eloquently of horror, heroism, and conscience.
1993
Trilogie
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The Sentence

Auschwitz et après II, III

Auschwitz and after

Trilogie