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Description
Night is Elie Wiesel's masterpiece, a candid, horrific, and deeply poignant autobiographical account of his survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps. This new translation by Marion Weisel, Elie's wife and frequent translator, presents this seminal memoir in the language and spirit... read more
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Summary
This book is not for the faint of heart. I almost cried. This story takes place during the Holocaust (1930s- 1940s). Elie Wiesel, a holocaust survivor, retells the tales of a boy who lost all faith, hope, and childhood.
Hitler blamed the jews for losing the war. He calls jews... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Elie Wiesel: The main character.
- Moishe the Beadle: Elie's friend.
- Elie's Father: He is the father of Elie Wiesel.
Memorable Quotes
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“Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim”
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“Those who kept silent yesterday will remain silent tomorrow”
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“"What do you care what he said? Would you want us to consider him a prophet?" His cold eyes stared at me. At last, he said wearily: "I have more faith in Hitler than in anyone else. He alone has kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people."”
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Table of Contents
Series
This is book 1 in the Night Trilogy series.
Authors & Contributors
- Elie Wiesel (Author)
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