Schindler’s Ark by Thomas Keneally

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“Schindler’s Ark” is a historical novel written by Thomas Keneally. Published in 1982, the book is based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand Polish Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his enamelware and ammunitions factories.

The novel is a detailed and compelling account of Schindler’s efforts to protect Jewish workers from the atrocities of the Nazis during World War II. Keneally conducted extensive research and interviews with survivors to write this powerful narrative.

“Schindler’s Ark” received critical acclaim for its historical accuracy, narrative skill, and its exploration of themes related to morality, heroism, and the impact of individual actions in the face of immense human suffering. It won the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1982.

It’s important to note that in some editions and regions, the book is titled “Schindler’s List.” Steven Spielberg later adapted the novel into the highly acclaimed film “Schindler’s List” in 1993, which won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.