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Discover the powerful oral history of Heda Margolius Kovály in 'Hitler, Stalin and I: An Oral History'. A compelling account recorded through insightful interviews with award-winning filmmaker Helena Treštíková, this book intricately weaves together the threads of Kovály's extraordinary life, shaped by the shadows of Nazism and Communism. Born to Jewish parents in Czechoslovakia, Kovály endured famine in the Lodz Ghetto, survived the horrors of Auschwitz, and participated in the liberation of Prague. Her story vividly illustrates the personal struggle against totalitarian regimes, marked by resilience and hope. This oral history not only documents her harrowing experiences but also showcases her transition as an exiled intellectual who retains love for her homeland amidst profound loss. Kovály's memoir 'Under a Cruel Star' has touched hearts globally, and her profound insights resonate deeply in this remarkable account. Readers will appreciate Kovály's wit, her articulate expressions, and her unwavering optimism despite undergoing extreme adversity. Perfect for those interested in Holocaust literature, communism, and personal narratives of resistance. This cloth-bound edition from DoppelHouse Press, published in 2018, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to understand the human condition in the face of oppression. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780998777009. Format: Cloth over boards. Year: 2018. Publisher: DoppelHouse Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780998777009
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: DoppelHouse Press
Description:
Heda Margolius Kovály (1919-2010) was a renowned Czech writer and translator born to Jewish parents. Her bestselling memoir, Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague, 1941-1968 has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Her crime novel Innocence; or, Murder on Steep Street—based on her own experiences living under Stalinist oppression—was named an NPR Best Book in 2015.
In the tradition of Studs Terkel, Hitler, Stalin and I is based on interviews between Kovály and award-winning filmmaker Helena TreštĂková. In it, Kovály recounts her family history in Czechoslovakia, starving in the deprivations of Lodz Ghetto, how she miraculously left Auschwitz, fled from a death march, failed to find sanctuary amongst former friends in Prague as a concentration camp escapee, and participated in the liberation of Prague. Later under Communist rule, she suffered extreme social isolation as a pariah after her first husband Rudolf Margolius was unjustly accused in the infamous Slánsky Trial and executed for treason. Remarkably, Kovály, exiled in the United States after the Warsaw Pact invasion in 1968, only had love for her country and continued to believe in its people. She returned to Prague in 1996.
Heda had an enormous talent for expressing herself. She spoke with precision and was descriptive and witty in places. I admired her attitude and composure, even after she had such extremely difficult experiences. Nazism and Communism afflicted Heda's life directly with maximum intensity. Nevertheless, she remained an optimist.
Helena TreštĂková has made over fifty documentary films. Hitler,
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780998777009
Format: Cloth over boards
Year: 2018
Publisher: DoppelHouse Press
Description:
Heda Margolius Kovály (1919-2010) was a renowned Czech writer and translator born to Jewish parents. Her bestselling memoir, Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague, 1941-1968 has been translated into more than a dozen languages. Her crime novel Innocence; or, Murder on Steep Street—based on her own experiences living under Stalinist oppression—was named an NPR Best Book in 2015.
In the tradition of Studs Terkel, Hitler, Stalin and I is based on interviews between Kovály and award-winning filmmaker Helena TreštĂková. In it, Kovály recounts her family history in Czechoslovakia, starving in the deprivations of Lodz Ghetto, how she miraculously left Auschwitz, fled from a death march, failed to find sanctuary amongst former friends in Prague as a concentration camp escapee, and participated in the liberation of Prague. Later under Communist rule, she suffered extreme social isolation as a pariah after her first husband Rudolf Margolius was unjustly accused in the infamous Slánsky Trial and executed for treason. Remarkably, Kovály, exiled in the United States after the Warsaw Pact invasion in 1968, only had love for her country and continued to believe in its people. She returned to Prague in 1996.
Heda had an enormous talent for expressing herself. She spoke with precision and was descriptive and witty in places. I admired her attitude and composure, even after she had such extremely difficult experiences. Nazism and Communism afflicted Heda's life directly with maximum intensity. Nevertheless, she remained an optimist.
Helena TreštĂková has made over fifty documentary films. Hitler,