Elie Wiesel and the Art of Storytelling
Download or Read eBook Elie Wiesel and the Art of Storytelling PDF written by Rosemary Horowitz and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rosemary Horowitz |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2014-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0786482680 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780786482689 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Elie Wiesel and the Art of Storytelling by : Rosemary Horowitz
Book excerpt: Elie Wiesel is a master storyteller with the ability to use storytelling as a form of activism. From his landmark memoir Night to his novels and numerous retellings of Hasidic legends, Wiesel’s literature emphasizes storytelling, and he frequently refers to himself as a storyteller rather than an author or historian. In this work, essays examine Wiesel’s roots in Jewish storytelling traditions; influences from religious, folk, and secular sources; education; Yiddish background; Holocaust experience; and writing style. Emphasized throughout is Wiesel’s use of multiple sources in an effort to reach diverse audiences.