On 8 March 1941, a 27-year-old Jewish Dutch student living in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam made the first entry in a diary that was to become one of the most remarka
In the midst of the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust, Etty's writings reveal a young Jewish woman who celebrated life and remained an undaunted example of courage,
"The historical and cultural backdrop for Etty's life and works is studied throughout the book. Chapters detail his studies in Italy and France, his career as a
One of the most successful British artists of the early 19th century, Etty's work has been neglected until recently. This study of Etty's work reassesses his us
Although she died cruelly at Auschwitz at the age of twenty-nine, Etty Hillesum left a lasting legacy of mystical thought in her letters and diaries. Hillesum w