The Pianist: The Extraordinary Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939 45
Description
This is the harrowing true story of Władysław Szpilman, a Polish-Jewish pianist, and his astonishing survival through the devastation of Warsaw during World War II. From the chilling interruption of a Chopin nocturne by German shelling to its poignant reprise years later, Szpilman recounts his harrowing experiences amidst the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto. His narrative is a testament to resilience, detailing a series of improbable escapes and the kindness of strangers, including a German officer, that allowed him to endure unimaginable loss and cruelty. Szpilman's dispassionate yet deeply moving prose offers a profound glimpse into the horrors of war and the enduring power of the human spirit against overwhelming odds.
Available Editions
paperback
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published Dec 30, 1999
224 pages
ISBN: 9780753808603
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Details
First Published
1946
Language
pol
Translation
From: pol
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