The Rescuer

In 1941, Varian Fry, a Harvard-educated classicist, undertook a bold mission in occupied France to rescue over 2,000 prominent writers, artists, and intellectuals from Nazi persecution, including figures like Marcel Duchamp and Hannah Arendt. Acclaimed novelist Dara Horn explores Fry's complex legacy in this psychological profile, delving into why many of those he saved chose to forget him. As she examines Fry's bravery amidst widespread silence, Horn uncovers the unexpected personal and cultural consequences of his actions.