The Death of the Adversary

Written while in hiding during World War II, Hans Keilson's The Death of the Adversary is a compelling self-portrait of a young man captivated by an unnamed adversary's ascent to power in 1930s Germany. This psychological fable explores the horror of that era, as the protagonist grapples with the illogical nature of the menace surrounding him. Blending wry insight with haunting themes, the narrative stands as a lost classic of modern fiction.