Between Sky & Sea
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Between Sky & Sea
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A boatload of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution face an uncertain fate on an ageing Greek freighter. Written in Yiddish, 1946.
A group of Jewish refugees are thrown together on board a dilapidated freighter charting a course for Australia. Fleeing terrible scenes of destruction in Europe, they are bound by a deep sense of loss and the uncertainty of their fate.
As the ship lists, inner conflicts burst to the surface and romance, revenge, guilt, and desperation fill the craft. There's poignancy, drama, and an abiding strength of humanity as the passengers' lives play out in this unbearable hinterland between sky and sea.
Between Sky & Sea captures the intricate and tumultuous journey of these individuals, each grappling with their own struggles amidst the overarching challenges they face together.
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Herz Bergner's Between Sky & Sea is highly acclaimed for its poignant and compassionate exploration of human frailty and the timeless theme of emigration. Reviewers praise its beautiful writing and deep psychological insights, suggesting it holds significant relevance for contemporary discussions on refugee policies. The novel is lauded for its emotional depth and the strength of humanity portrayed throughout the narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925240450
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 May 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Contributors:
- Introduction by Arnold Zable
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Herz Bergner was born in Poland in 1907 and migrated to Australia with his wife in 1938. His first book, The New House, published in 1941, was a collection of short stories about immigrants adapting to life in a new land. Between Sky and Sea was translated from Yiddish into English by Australian Jewish novelist Judah Waten, and published in 1946 to great acclaim. Herz Bergner died in 1970.
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