Noć

Noć

Edgar Hilsenrath

A poignant novel describing life in a Jewish ghetto in Ukraine, based on the author's experience as a Holocaust survivor. Set in the fictional town of Prokov, the novel follows the inhabitants of the ghetto, especially Raneko, as they struggle to survive.

The story unfolds over the course of a single symbolic night, reflecting the darkness and hopelessness of life in the ghetto. Hilsenrath depicts the daily struggle for food, dignity, and survival, where hunger, disease, and fear dominate. Characters, such as Ranek, a former shopkeeper, face moral dilemmas—from stealing food to collaborating with the Nazis in order to survive. The novel spares the reader details of dehumanization, violence, and loss of hope, but at the same time shows resilience and small moments of humanity.

Hilsenrath uses a raw, almost documentary style, laced with dark humor and irony, to expose the absurdity and horror of the Holocaust. Instead of heroism, the focus is on ordinary people faced with impossible choices. The novel deals with themes of guilt, identity, and the loss of faith, raising questions about morality in extreme conditions. The book has been controversial for its unvarnished depiction and refusal to romanticize suffering. Hilsenrath's strength lies in authenticity and emotional depth, making Night a powerful testimony to the Holocaust, albeit less well-known than his later work The Nazi and the Hairdresser.

Original title
Die Nacht
Translation
Sonja Đerasimović
Editor
Zdravko Židovec
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
467
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1982.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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