About “Death Is My Trade”
Death Is My Trade is a 1952 biographical novel by Robert Merle. The story follows Rudolf Lang, a character closely based on Rudolf Höß, the real-life commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp. The novel explores the life and actions of its protagonist, focusing on his role in the operations of the camp. It is a fictionalized account that draws heavily from historical figures and events. The book was published in 1952. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1952
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