Regrowth: Seven Tales of Jewish Life Before, During, and After Nazi Occupation

by Der Nister

Book Overview

The seven stories that compose Regrowth (Vidervuks) might shock readers familiar with accounts of the Holocaust marked by mournful and sentimental overtones. Although the outcome is often terrible, Der Nister's characters refuse to accept the role of victim. Likewise, the monstrosity of the perpetrators is not at issue: the Nazis may be abominable, but they do not warrant attention for longer than a savage animal would. Der Nister is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810127369
• ISBN13: 9780810127364
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Northwestern University Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.7"