The Seventh Cross by Anna Seghers
"The Seventh Cross" is a gripping tale set in Nazi Germany that revolves around seven men who escape from a concentration camp. The camp commandant erects seven crosses, vowing to hang each escapee on their return. The story primarily follows one escapee, who manages to evade capture and make his way back to his hometown. The narrative explores the psychological terror imposed by the Nazi regime, the resilience of human spirit, and the subtle forms of resistance within the German populace.
The 2215th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 78th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)
- Der Kanon (The Canon) (Der Kanon)