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Exile, Writer, Soldier, Spy: Jorge Semprún

By Maura, Soledad Fox

Exile, Writer, Soldier, Spy: Jorge Semprún

By Maura, Soledad Fox

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In this gripping, authoritative biography, Soledad Fox Maura reveals the tumultuous true-life story of the Oscar-nominated screenwriter responsible for Z and The War Is Over. A man of many faces, Jorge Semprún perfectly personified the struggles and successes of twentieth-century Europe. Semprún enjoyed a privileged childhood as the grandson of Spanish prime minister, Antonio Maura, until his world was shattered by the political strife of the Spanish Civil War and he went into exile. Facing dangers rarely seen outside the action movies of Hollywood, Semprún adopted a resilient spirit and rebel's stance. He fought with the French Resistance in World War II and survived imprisonment at Buchenwald. After the war, he became an organizing member of the exiled Spanish communist party, maintaining the appearance of a normal civilian life while keeping one step ahead of Francisco Franco's secret police for years. Semprún later put his experiences on paper, becoming an internationally acclaimed author and screenwriter. In this skillfully crafted biography, Semprún's life reads as easily as the best thriller, and has the same addictive rush as watching an edge-of-your-seat mini-series.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
328
Release Date:
2018-07-10
Publication Date:
2018-07-10
Publisher:
Arcade Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1628729171
ISBN13:
9781628729177
Weight:
526 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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