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Música en Auschwitz.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Laks, Simon.
- Language:
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Holocaust survivors' writings.
- Music and war.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (496 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Bogota : Herder México, 2019.
- Summary:
- This book combines two works by Simon Laks, a musician who survived Auschwitz, offering a profound reflection on the intersection of music and survival in the concentration camps. Originally written in French and Polish, these texts explore Laks' experiences as a conductor in the camp's orchestra, highlighting the paradox of art amidst atrocity. The narrative addresses the moral complexities and human endurance during the Holocaust, providing insights into the psychological and cultural aspects of life in Auschwitz. Aimed at readers interested in history, music, and Holocaust studies, it presents a unique perspective on the role of music in one of humanity's darkest periods. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 607-7727-61-X
- OCLC:
- 1394117258
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