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Focusing on the poignant experiences of children during World War II, this work draws from oral histories to illuminate their unique perspectives and struggles. Through personal narratives, it captures the innocence lost amidst the horrors of war, highlighting the resilience and courage of young witnesses. The translation brings these powerful stories to a broader audience, ensuring that the voices of those who experienced the conflict firsthand are preserved and shared.
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Last Witnesses (Adapted for Young Adults), Svetlana Alexievitch
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Svetlana Alexievitch
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780593308547
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Family, Creative Nonfiction, Military History, Wars, World War II, Children, Death, Russia, Memories, Narrative Journalism, Loss, Childhood, Trauma, Ukraine, Belarus, Belarusian Literature
- First published
- 1985
- Original title
- Последние свидетели: соло для детского голоса (Poslednije svidětěli: Solo dlja dětskogo golosa))
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the poignant experiences of children during World War II, this work draws from oral histories to illuminate their unique perspectives and struggles. Through personal narratives, it captures the innocence lost amidst the horrors of war, highlighting the resilience and courage of young witnesses. The translation brings these powerful stories to a broader audience, ensuring that the voices of those who experienced the conflict firsthand are preserved and shared.