Charlotte Delbo bola francúzska spisovateľka, známa predovšetkým svojimi mrazivými spomienkami na čas strávený v koncentračnom tábore Auschwitz, kam sa dostala pre svoju činnosť vo francúzskom odboji. Jej dielo sa vyznačuje hlbokým skúmaním ľudskej odolnosti tvárou v tvár extrénnemu utrpeniu. Delbo vo svojej próze využíva nekonvenčné a takmer experimentálne rozprávačské techniky, aby nielen vykreslila zážitky z Osvienčimu, ale aj aby preskúmala spôsoby, akými sa ona a jej spoluväzni vyrovnávali s traumou v rokoch po vojne. Jej písanie je svedectvom o sile ľudského ducha a trvalom vplyve histórie na jednotlivca.
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.
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.