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           =NIGHT by Elie Wiesel =

__ SUMMARY: __
//Night// is an autobiography by Elie Wiesel, a survivor of the Holocaust. The story tells of the horrors of the Nazi death camp, Auschwitz, and Wiesel's struggle there. In the beginning, Wiesel is brought there on a train with his father, mother, and sister, not aware of the fate that awaited them. However, when they arrive, they find that their worst nightmare has just begun. The story goes on to tell of the struggles he faced there and the terrible events that he experienced.

__ THE AUTHOR: __
Elie Wiesel was born in Romania on September 30, 1928. Living in a small Jewish community, his peaceful life was turned upside down when his village was deported in 1944. Wiesel survived through several different concentration camps, including the infamous Auschwitz, until the liberation of the camps in April 1945. Since then, he has gone on to write 57 different books, the best known being //Night//. Wiesel has worked tirelessly to make sure that the horrendous things that happened decades ago are not forgotten. His determined mission eventually awarded him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986.

__ **MY OPINION:** __
I personally found //Night// to be very intriguing and captivating. The way that Wiesel writes creates a vivid picture of the terrible things he encountered. His descriptions create a very realistic feel to the story, and it really gives the reader a better understanding of what happened. Therefore, I would definately reccommend that this story be read. It is a great historical novel that will help future generations to not forget the Holocaust and how those involved suffered.

Here is my Literary Analysis of //Night//.