Description
The Diary of Anne Frank NE
Book Summary
This new edition of "The Diary of Anne Frank" offers an enriched version featuring previously unpublished passages from the most moving testimony of the Holocaust. Written between 1942 and 1944 in the Amsterdam attic where Anne and her family hid from the Nazis, the diary transcends its historical context to become a universal portrait of adolescence. The reader will discover a sincere, vibrant, and contradictory Anne Frank: a young woman who reflects on love, sexuality, injustice, and outside barbarism while sharing fear and hope with those accompanying her in confinement.
What is it about?
Anne Frank receives a diary for her thirteenth birthday, in which she pours out her most intimate thoughts during the two years she spends hidden with her family and four other Jews in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Through its pages, we witness her transformation from child to teenager: she discovers first love, rebels against injustice, analyzes the war from her hiding place, and reflects on human nature. The forced cohabitation, the constant fear of being discovered, and the progressive awareness of the genocide occurring outside are interwoven with her dreams of becoming a writer. This edition recovers fragments that Anne edited or rewrote, offering a more complete vision of her personality and her context.
Main themes
- Historical memory and testimony of the Holocaust.
- Adolescence as a stage of personal and emotional discovery.
- Forced cohabitation under extreme conditions and its psychological tensions.
- The yearning for freedom in the face of oppression and barbarism.
- The awakening of sexuality and love in a context of confinement.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in firsthand historical testimonies, students and teachers addressing the study of the Holocaust, and anyone seeking a deep reflection on human resilience. Also for those wishing to rediscover this classic work through an edition that is more complete and faithful to the original manuscript.
What this book offers
- A more intimate and complete vision of Anne Frank, thanks to unpublished passages that broaden her portrait as an adolescent and writer.
- A direct and moving testimony of historical memory that humanizes the figures of the Nazi genocide.
- A timeless reflection on freedom, identity, and resistance in the face of adversity.
- The opportunity to connect with a young voice that transcends its time and continues to challenge new generations.
Technical specifications
- Author: Anne Frank
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Galician
- Topic: Real stories, Modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and young adult: general non-fiction
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2023
- Number of pages: 424
- Weight: 550 g
Editorial review
This Galician-language edition of "The Diary of Anne Frank" stands out for incorporating previously unpublished fragments, which enriches the understanding of its author's personality and the context in which she wrote. The work keeps its capacity to move and provoke reflection intact, making it a valuable resource both for the educational field and for readers seeking a literary testimony of great human depth. Its paperback format and 424 pages make it a manageable and complete edition for delving into this essential classic.