“Fatal human malice is the staple of narrators, original sin the mother-fluid of historians. But it is a risky enterprise to have to write of virtue.”
Book:Schindler's List
Quote by Thomas Keneally
Work
Schindler's List
Schindler's List is a profound and moving narrative that explores the complexities of human behavior during one of the darkest periods in history. The story is centered around the protagonist Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who, amidst the horrors of the Nazi regime, becomes an unlikely hero by employing and protecting over a thousand Jewish workers. The novel delves into themes of survival, morality, and the capacity for both evil and goodness within human nature. more
Author
Thomas Keneally
Thomas Keneally, born on October 7, 1935, is an acclaimed Australian novelist known for his historical fiction. His works, such as 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' and 'Schindler's Ark', have gained international recognition. more
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