Stefanie Zweig
Stefanie Zweig (1932-2014) was a German Jewish author best known for her autobiographical novel 'Nowhere in Africa', which describes her family's experiences as refugees in Kenya during the Second World War. The novel was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Zweig's work often explores themes of exile, identity, and belonging.
Books
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1. Nowhere In Africa
"Nowhere in Africa" is not a book by Stefan Zweig, but rather a novel by Stefanie Zweig. It is an autobiographical narrative that tells the story of a Jewish family who flees Nazi Germany in the 1930s to find refuge in Kenya. The story explores their struggles and adjustments to a vastly different life on an African farm, dealing with the challenges of displacement, cultural adaptation, and the complexities of maintaining their identity amidst the backdrop of World War II. The novel delves into themes of exile, belonging, and resilience as the family navigates their new reality while yearning for the home they left behind.
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