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Władysław Szpilman

A Testament of Survival Amidst the Holocaust's Devastation.

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Author: Władysław Szpilman

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780575067080

Language: English

Publish Date: 12/23/1969

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: The Hour of the Children and the Mad
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Chapter 2: War
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Chapter 3: The First Germans
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Chapter 4: My Father Bows to the Germans
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Chapter 5: Are You Jews?
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Chapter 6: Dancing in Chlodna Street
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Chapter 7: A Fine Gesture by Mrs K
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Chapter 8: An Anthill Under Threat
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Chapter 9: The Umschlagplatz
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Chapter 10: A Chance of Life
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Chapter 11: 'Marksmen arise!'
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Chapter 12: Majorek
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Chapter 13: Trouble and Strife Next Door
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Chapter 14: Szatas' Betrayal
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Chapter 15: In a Burning Building
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Chapter 16: Death of a City
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Chapter 17: Life for Liquor
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Chapter 18: Nocturne in C sharp minor
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Who should listen The Pianist

The summary audiobook of "The Pianist" by Władysław Szpilman is ideal for history enthusiasts, music lovers, and those interested in personal stories of resilience during the Holocaust. It offers profound insights into the human spirit amid adversity, making it a compelling listen for anyone seeking to understand the impact of World War II on individuals and culture. Readers looking for inspiration, as well as educators and students of history, will find Szpilman's narrative both enlightening and emotionally moving.

3 quotes from The Pianist

  • "I want to be free. I want to be alive. I want to live and in doing so, I want to express my soul through music."
  • "In the end, it is the will to survive that is the strongest force. No matter how unbearable the circumstances, hope always exists."
  • "The ability to remain human in inhumane conditions is the greatest form of resistance to oppression."

Author : Władysław Szpilman

Władysław Szpilman was a distinguished Polish pianist, composer, and memoirist, best known as the central figure of Roman Polański's acclaimed film, *The Pianist*, which portrays his harrowing survival during the Holocaust. His autobiographical work has left an indelible mark on literature and history. In recognition of his contributions, Szpilman was awarded the prestigious Kommandor Order with a Star of Polonia Restituta by the President of Poland in November 1998.