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The Damp and the Dry

A Brief Incursion into Fascist Territory

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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.

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The Damp and the Dry, Jonathan Littell

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Title
The Damp and the Dry
Subtitle
A Brief Incursion into Fascist Territory
Language
English
Publisher
OR Books
Released
2025
Format
Paperback
Pages
150
ISBN13
9781682193914
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First published
2008
Original title
Le sec et l'humide
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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.