Aharon Appelfeld Životopis
Aharon Appelfeld is widely celebrated for his profound contributions to literature, exploring the complexities of human experience with exceptional depth and nuance. His extensive body of work delves into themes of memory, identity, and survival, often set against the backdrop of historical upheaval. Appelfeld's distinctive prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and its ability to evoke powerful emotions, making his narratives both poignant and unforgettable. He is recognized globally for his significant literary achievements and his enduring impact on contemporary fiction.
V roce 1944 byl osvobozen Rudou armádou a dva roky nato emigroval do Izraele (tehdejší Palestiny). Vydal na dvacet knih včetně titulů Badenhein 1939, The Immortal Bartfuss (Nesmrtelný Bartfuss), The Age of Wonders (Věk divů), Katerina (Kateřina), The Railway (Železnice), All That I Have Loved (Vše, co jsem miloval ) a The Story of a Life: A Memoir (Příběh života) za kterou získal francouzskou cenu Prix Médicis.
Primo Levi o něm napsal: "Mezi námi spisovateli, kteří jsme přežili, má hlas Aharona Appelfelda jedinečný, nezaměnitelný tón, výmluvný právě díky jeho zdrženlivosti."
Aharon Appelfeld žije v Jeruzalémě.