Splendor and Shame: My German Odyssey is a memoir written by Otto Zarek about his experiences living in Germany during the mid-20th century. Zarek was born in Austria and raised in a Jewish family, and he fled to Germany during World War II to escape persecution. The book details his time in Germany, including his work as a journalist and his relationships with German citizens. Zarek discusses the beauty of Germany's landscapes and architecture, as well as the cultural richness of the country. However, he also delves into ...
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Splendor and Shame: My German Odyssey is a memoir written by Otto Zarek about his experiences living in Germany during the mid-20th century. Zarek was born in Austria and raised in a Jewish family, and he fled to Germany during World War II to escape persecution. The book details his time in Germany, including his work as a journalist and his relationships with German citizens. Zarek discusses the beauty of Germany's landscapes and architecture, as well as the cultural richness of the country. However, he also delves into the shame of Germany's Nazi past and the lingering effects of the war. He recounts his encounters with former Nazis and the challenges of rebuilding a country after such devastation. Throughout the book, Zarek reflects on his identity as a Jew living in Germany and the complexities of reconciling his heritage with his love for the country. He also shares his observations on the political and social changes in Germany during his time there. Overall, Splendor and Shame offers a unique perspective on Germany during a crucial period in its history, as well as a personal account of one man's journey through a complex and tumultuous time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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