The Refusal of Despair: How Elie Wiesel Became a Novelist (In-Person or Online) In-Person / Online
- Date:
- Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Alvin Sherman Library: Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
- Audience:
- Adults NSU Sharks
- Categories:
- In-Person Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture
About the Event
From the depths of despair to the celebration of life, Wiesel’s fifteen novels offer a poignant reflection on the human condition, with his personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor serving as a backdrop.
Join author Léonard Rosmarin for a lively presentation and Q&A session to gain a deeper understanding of Wiesel’s literary genius and his ability to illuminate penetrating truths through the power of storytelling.
Books will be available for purchase, and a light lunch will be served.
Léonard Rosmarin is Professor Emeritus of French Literature and former Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of fifteen books, including literary essays and translations. His most recent writings include six essays in the Histoire juive de la France published by Albin Michel. He has been decorated twice by the Government of France for outstanding service in the cause of French Letters, and he has made annual visits to France over the past fifty years. He lives with his wife in the Toronto, Ontario, area.