num_pages: 344
description: The Seventh Cross is a novel written by Anna Seghers. It tells the story of seven political prisoners who escape from a concentration camp in Nazi Germany during World War II. The main character, George Heisler, is one of the escapees who must navigate through the dangerous terrain of Nazi-occupied Germany while being pursued by the Gestapo. Along the way, George encounters various people who help him, including a former lover and a compassionate doctor. The novel explores themes of resistance, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of oppression. It was first published in 1942 and has since become a classic of German literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Seventh Cross
titlecomplete: The Seventh Cross
genres: Historical, 20th Century, German Literature, Classics, World War II, Novels, Germany, War, Historical Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 2606
places: Mainz, Germany, Frankfurt, Westhofen
publisher: Kessinger Publishing