Night
Night
Elie Wiesel
Oprah Winfrey
Required reading for all of humanity. - Oprah Winfrey
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Night

Night

Elie Wiesel
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Elie Wiesel
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In the shadowed corridors of human history, there are tales that must be told, not only as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who suffered but as a solemn vow to future generations. "Night" by Elie Wiesel is such a tale, a harrowing journey through the darkest chapters of the 20th century, seen through the eyes of a young Jewish boy. From the quiet streets of Sighet, Transylvania, to the unspeakable horrors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps, Wiesel recounts the loss of everything dear: his family, his innocence, and nearly, his faith in humanity. With stark simplicity and poignant detail, Wiesel captures the heart-wrenching choices forced upon prisoners, the bonds of suffering and survival, and the haunting questions that persist in the silence of the night. Yet, "Night" is more than a chronicle of despair. It is a fierce cry for remembering and for action, a refusal to let such evil be repeated. Through the intimate lens of Wiesel's personal experience, the reader confronts the depths of human cruelty and the resilience of the human soul. In this new translation by his wife, Marion Wiesel, the narrative gains additional layers of meaning and authenticity, making it an even more compelling call to bear witness. "Night" challenges each of us to confront the past and to embrace the moral imperative of remembering, to ensure that the night that fell upon Wiesel's world never descends again.

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Released
1956
1 Jan
Length
120
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Required reading for all of humanity. - Oprah Winfrey
Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere.
— Elie Wiesel, Night

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