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The Painted Bird
Jerzy Kosinski · 1965 · 246 pages
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Jerzy Kosinski presents a disturbing narrative about a Jewish boy orphaned in Poland during World War II, who survives through strategies of deception and manipulation. Nameless, the protagonist wanders across a war-ravaged landscape, witnessing and experiencing horror, cruelty, and depravity.
A dark allegory about lost innocence, moral survival in times of absolute atrocity, and the human capacity for both evil and resilience. A challenging read that examines the limits of humanity under extreme circumstances.
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| Author | Jerzy Kosinski |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1965 |
| Pages | 246 |
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