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Saving Mozart

By Raphaël Jerusalmy
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Saving Mozart by Raphaël Jerusalmy is a poignant tale set in Nazi-occupied Vienna. The story follows Otto Steiner, a music critic and tuberculosis patient, who resides in a sanatorium. As the regime politicises music, Otto devises a subtle plan to subvert the Nazis' propaganda—using Mozart's music as a form of quiet rebellion and cultural preservation. The novel delicately blends historical tension with the enduring power of art.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant historical fiction set during World War II. It offers a gripping tale of resistance through the power of music, providing a unique perspective on courage and the subtle ways individuals can defy oppressive regimes. If you're drawn to stories with profound emotional depth and a love for classical music, this book could be a perfect fit for you.

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Translation of: Sauver Mozart: le journal d'Otto J. Steiner.

* Author will be interviewed in a major broadsheet such as the Age or Sydney Morning Herald * Author will be interviewed on national radio programs such as RN's Books and Arts Daily as well as local radio such as Triple R * Widely reviewed across all major newspapers in Australia and New Zealand * Widely reviewed in literary and general publications such as the Monthly and NZ Listener * Widely reviewed in specialist Jewish media * A great stocking filler for the music and literature lover * Promotions and giveaways through key music subscriber groups like the Sydney Symphony, MSO, ASO and the Australian Chamber Orchestra * Advertisements in literary publications such as ABR and The Monthly * Promotions through Text's newsletters * Banner advertising and landing page features on Text Publishing and eretail sites

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Time is running out for Otto Steiner, an elderly Jewish music critic who is languishing in a sanatorium in Salzburg on the eve of the Second World War. Music remains his only love, but the forces of darkness are closing in. Then Otto is asked to write the program notes for the approaching music festival. For a few evenings, Salzburg will be the capital of the Reich and of music.

He bears witness in his diary to the sinister sounds of Nazism, but also reveals his astonishing act of heroism. A hair's breadth away from changing the course of history, Otto Steiner makes music itself a powerful form of resistance.

Saving Mozart is a literary gem and a fiercely subversive novel for our times.

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Saving Mozart by Raphaël Jerusalmy is acclaimed for its intriguing and compelling narrative. Critics praise its elegant and powerful storytelling, highlighting its exploration of themes like personal bravery, ethics, and responsibility against the backdrop of historical events. The novella is celebrated as a well-crafted, imaginative reinvention of Holocaust literature, with Jerusalmy's profound understanding of music evident throughout the pages.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922147646

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Translated by Howard Curtis
  • Translated by Howard Curtis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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