Jonathan Littell

Jonathan Littell is an American author, born on October 10, 1967. He is best known for his novel 'The Kindly Ones' ('Les Bienveillantes'), which won two major French awards, the Prix Goncourt and the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française, in 2006. The book is a fictional memoir of an SS officer during World War II. Littell has also worked for humanitarian organizations and has written other works, including reports and essays.

Books

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  1. 1. The Kindly Ones

    Cover of 'The Kindly Ones' by Jonathan Littell

    The book in question is a fictional memoir of a former SS intelligence officer who recounts his experiences during World War II, offering a detailed and disturbing insight into the machinery of the Nazi genocide from the perspective of a perpetrator. The narrative delves into the protagonist's complex psychology and his role in the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, as well as his post-war life. The novel is notable for its extensive historical research, moral ambiguity, and the controversial and unflinching portrayal of the horrors of the time.

  2. 2. The Kindly One

    Cover of 'The Kindly One' by Jonathan Littell

    "The Kindly Ones" is a controversial and provocative novel that follows the life of a former SS officer, who is of French and German descent, during and after World War II. The narrative is a first-person account of the atrocities he committed and witnessed during the Holocaust, presenting a chilling exploration of the human capacity for evil. The story also delves into his post-war life, his struggle with guilt, and his attempts to rationalize his actions. The novel is a profound and disturbing examination of the darkest aspects of human nature, history, and memory.