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    The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of The Pianist with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
    This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Pianist by Władysław Szpilman, which details his tragic experiences a Jewish pianist in Warsaw during World War II, from the beginning of Poland’s Nazi occupation, through the difficult years of the Warsaw Ghetto and deportations, to his incredible survival outside. Heart-breaking, gut-wrenching and fascinating, Szpilman’s memoir has been adapted into a multi-award-winning film and translated into over 30 languages, bringing the late composer and performer global recognition.
    Find out everything you need to know about The Pianist in a fraction of the time!
    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies
    • Key themes and symbols
    • Questions for further reflection
    Why choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateOct 12, 2016
    ISBN9782806280961
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      The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      Polish writer, pianist and composer

      Born in Sosnowiec (Poland) in 1911

      Died in Warsaw in 2000

      His work:

      The Pianist (1946)

      Władysław Szpilman was born in 1911 to Jewish parents and died in 2000 in Warsaw. He was a pianist and composer first and foremost, and a writer. He trained as a pianist at the Academy of Arts in Berlin, under the direction of Artur Schnabel (Austrian pianist), and studied composition with Franz Schreker (Austro-Hungarian composer). He founded the Warsaw Piano Quintet with Bronislaw Gimpel (famous violinist) and gave a great number of concerts. In addition, he wrote film music, songs and lieder (sung Germanic poems, accompanied by a piano). When Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, he returned to Warsaw and became a pianist for

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