The Pianist

Name: The Pianist
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SKU: 9780753814055
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By Wladyslaw Szpilman

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The Pianist is a gripping and poignant memoir by Wladyslaw Szpilman, recounting his extraordinary survival during the Holocaust in Warsaw. Szpilman, a talented Jewish pianist, navigates the perilous landscape of war-torn Poland, using music as his refuge amidst the chaos. His narrative offers a deeply personal insight into resilience and the indomitable human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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This memoir beautifully captures the harrowing experiences and resilience of a musician surviving the Holocaust. As you turn each page, you'll find yourself immersed in his journey of survival and strength amid the harsh realities of war. Enthusiasts of historical accounts and personal triumphs over adversity will find this narrative both moving and inspiring.

The Pianist

The powerful memoir of a young Jewish pianist who survived the war in Warsaw against all odds.

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'You can learn more about human nature from this brief account of the survival of one man throughout the war years in the devastated city of Warsaw than from several volumes of the average encyclopaedia' — Independent on Sunday

'We are drawn in to share his surprise and then disbelief at the horrifying progress of events, all conveyed with an understated intimacy and dailiness that render them painfully close...riveting' — Observer

'The images drawn are unusually sharp and clear...but its moral tone is even more striking: Szpilman refuses to make a hero or a demon out of anyone' — Literary Review

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The book The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman has received much acclaim, notably linked to the success of its film adaptation, which won multiple prestigious awards, including Oscars and BAFTAs. Reviews highlight its poignant and human narrative, with Szpilman's survival attributed to the powerful influence of music, a compelling aspect of his memoir. Critics describe it as a remarkable and honest recounting of his wartime experiences, emphasizing its emotional impact and cultural significance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753814055

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Illustration: 4

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir European History History & Military Military History Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Wladyslaw Szpilman

About the Author

Wladislaw Szpilman was born in 1911. He studied piano at the Warsaw conservatory and at the Academy of Arts in Berlin. From 1945 to 1963 he was Director of Music at Polish Radio, and for many years he also pursued a career as a concert pianist and composer. He continued to live in Warsaw until his death in 2000.