A series of fictional letters between a Jewish art dealer living in San Francisco and his former business partner, who has returned to Germany, Address Unknown is a haunting tale of enormous and enduring impact.
"Address Unknown" by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor is an epistolary novella that unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between two friends, Max Eisenstein and Martin Schulse, who are separated by continents and political ideologies during the tumultuous years leading up to World War II. Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany's rise to power, the letters initially reflect a deep friendship and shared business interests. However, as political events unfold, their correspondence takes a dark turn, revealing betrayal, moral conflict, and the devastating consequences of unchecked hatred and prejudice. Taylor's work is renowned for its powerful exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the chilling transformation of personal relationships amidst the horrors of fascism.
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