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The Pianist

the extraordinary story of one man's survival in Warsaw, 1939-45
Book • 1999
Written immediately after World War II, 'The Pianist' is a compelling memoir that chronicles Władysław Szpilman's harrowing experiences during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw.

The book describes Szpilman's life as a talented young Jewish pianist, his family's forced relocation to the Warsaw Ghetto, and the eventual deportation and death of his family.

The memoir emphasizes the crucial role music played in Szpilman's survival, including his encounters with German officer Captain Wilm Hosenfeld, who aided him.

The book is known for its cool and detached tone, reflecting Szpilman's immediate post-war writing, and includes extracts from Hosenfeld's diary and an epilogue by German writer Wolf Biermann.

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