Jewish Zuss. Simon

The works of German writer Lion Feuchtwanger (1884–1958) are one of the peaks of the historical novel genre. His works are an example of the virtuoso mastery of a novelist: it seems that Feuchtwanger has command over everything: epic scope and deep understanding of human nature, reflected in his incredibly vivid characters, the ability to create a bright, detail-rich image of the era, and captivating intricacies of plot lines.

His heroes — from ancient Romans and medieval rulers to contemporaries of the writer himself, who lived through a tragic and formidable era — do not appear as static figures from history textbooks, but as living people, beset by understandable and immutable passions and doubts that exist in any century, firmly or with trepidation facing the adversities and joys of their life path.

His heroes — from ancient Romans and medieval rulers to contemporaries of the writer himself, who lived through a tragic and formidable era — do not appear as static figures from history textbooks, but as living people, beset by understandable and immutable passions and doubts that exist in any century, firmly or with trepidation facing the adversities and joys of their life path.