ebook img

I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years PDF

5.3 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years PDF Free - Full Version

by Victor Klemperer| 5.3| English

About I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years

The publication of Victor Klemperer’s secret diaries brings to light one of the most extraordinary documents of the Nazi period. I Will Bear Witness is a work of literature as well as a revelation of the day-by-day horror of the Nazi years. A Dresden Jew, a veteran of World War I, a man of letters and historian of great sophistication, Klemperer r The publication of Victor Klemperer’s secret diaries brings to light one of the most extraordinary documents of the Nazi period. I Will Bear Witness is a work of literature as well as a revelation of the day-by-day horror of the Nazi years. A Dresden Jew, a veteran of World War I, a man of letters and historian of great sophistication, Klemperer recognized the danger of Hitler as early as 1933. His diaries, written in secrecy, provide a vivid account of everyday life in Hitler’s Germany. What makes this book so remarkable, aside from its literary distinction, is Klemperer’s preoccupation with the thoughts and actions of ordinary Germans: Berger the greengrocer, who was given Klemperer’s house (“anti-Hitlerist, but of course pleased at the good exchange”), the fishmonger, the baker, the much-visited dentist. All offer their thoughts and theories on the progress of the war: Will England hold out? Who listens to Goebbels? How much longer will it last? This symphony of voices is ordered by the brilliant, grumbling Klemperer, struggling to complete his work on eighteenth-century France while documenting the ever- tightening Nazi grip. He loses first his professorship and then his car, his phone, his house, even his typewriter, and is forced to move into a Jews’ House (the last step before the camps), put his cat to death (Jews may not own pets), and suffer countless other indignities. Despite the danger his diaries would pose if discovered, Klemperer sees it as his duty to record events. “I continue to write,” he notes in 1941 after a terrifying run-in with the police. “This is my heroics. I want to bear witness, precise witness, until the very end.” When a neighbor remarks that, in his isolation, Klemperer will not be able to cover the main events of the war, he writes: “It’s not the big things that are important, but the everyday life of tyranny, which may be forgotten. A thousand mosquito bites are worse than a blow on the head. I observe, I note, the mosquito bites.” [124]…more

Detailed Information

Author:Victor Klemperer
ISBN:9780375753787
Language:English
File Size:5.3
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years by Victor Klemperer completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years on my mobile device?

After downloading I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years by Victor Klemperer. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download I Will Bear Witness 1933-41: A Diary of the Nazi Years PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.