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About Aharon Appelfeld
Famous Israeli author and Holocaust survivor Aharon Appelfeld wrote over 20 novels as well as anthologies of poetry, essays, and short tales. Although his works in English translation are mostly about the Holocaust, his writings cover a broader spectrum of topics.
Early Life
His mother was killed when the Romanian Army retook his hometown in 1941. The tragic incident happened when he was only nine years old. Later, he attended Hebrew University to study philosophy and worked as a professor of Hebrew literature.
Writing
His works of fiction include “Badenheim, ir nofesh” (1979; "Badenheim 1939"), and “Ha-Ketonet veha-pasim” (1983; "Tzili: The Story of a Life").
His books describe how other outcasts in Europe, such as accused witches, prostitutes, gypsies, criminals, helped immigrants particularly children, in their attempts to flee violence that was authorized by the government.
Awards
He won numerous honors, including the 1983 Israel Prize for Literature.
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F.A.Q. about Aharon Appelfeld
When is his birthday?
Aharon Appelfeld's birthday is on February 16, 1932.
In how many days is his birthday?
Aharon's birthday is in 297 days
How old was Aharon when he died?
He was 85 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 4, 2018.
How old would he be today?
Aharon Appelfeld would be 92 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Aharon from?
He was born in Zhadova, Romania.