Wiesel, Elie, 1928-2016

Person

Staff Only

Biography

Eli Wiesel, b. September 30, 1928

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Beck Archives Rare Book Collection

Collection

Identifier: B391

Abstract

This collection was created to contain rare books in the Beck Archives not associated with a collection. It currently includes one autographed copy of the play "Zalmen or The Madness of God" by Elie Wiesel.

Dates: 1974

Found in: Special Collections and Archives / Beck Archives Rare Book Collection

Zalmen or "The Madness of God" by Elie Wiesel, 1974

Item

Identifier: B391.01.0001.00001

Abstract

One signed bound copy of Zalmen or "The Madness of God" by Elie Wiesel with a maroon cover and gold embossed text "Zalmen, or The Madness of God Random House Elie Wiesel" on the spine and "United Jewish Appeal Commemorative Edition" on the cover.

The play is about a Rabbi who finds the courage to voice his oppression as a Soviet Jew and longs for more than just survival.