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Death?s Dual Nature in Markus Zusak?s THE BOOK THIEF
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: English Literature
Abstract
The Book Thief is a heart-wrenching and poignant novel written by Markus Zusak. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, it follows the life of a young girl named LieselMeminger, who is sent to live with a foster family after her mother is forced to give her up. Liesel?s life takes an unexpected turn as she discovers the joy of reading and begins to steal books from various sources, including a Nazi book burning. Along the way, she befriends a Jewish man named Max, who is hiding in her foster family?s basement. As Liesel navigates the horrors of war and the complexities of human relationships, she learns the power of words and the importance of standing up for what is right. With a beautifully crafted narrative and unforgettable characters, The Book Thief is a remarkable tale of resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.
Keywords
Nazi Germany, World War II, Lieseleminger, Friendship, War, Human Spirit
How to cite this paper
@article{1704339,
author = {Abisake Rahul, Dr. R. Vithya Prabha, Dr. S. Sudha},
title = {Death?s Dual Nature in Markus Zusak?s THE BOOK THIEF},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2023},
volume = {6},
number = {10},
pages = {687-689},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1704339.pdf},
abstract = {The Book Thief is a heart-wrenching and poignant novel written by Markus Zusak. Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, it follows the life of a young girl named LieselMeminger, who is sent to live with a foster family after her mother is forced to give her up. Liesel?s life takes an unexpected turn as she discovers the joy of reading and begins to steal books from various sources, including a Nazi book burning. Along the way, she befriends a Jewish man named Max, who is hiding in her foster family?s basement. As Liesel navigates the horrors of war and the complexities of human relationships, she learns the power of words and the importance of standing up for what is right. With a beautifully crafted narrative and unforgettable characters, The Book Thief is a remarkable tale of resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.},
keywords = {Nazi Germany, World War II, Lieseleminger, Friendship, War, Human Spirit},
month = {April},
}