Beatrice and Virgil

Interesting Facts

• The book is a metaphorical allegory exploring the Holocaust theme through a dialogue between a donkey and a monkey.
• The main characters, Beatrice and Virgil, are named after characters from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy."
• The work combines elements of a play and a novel, making it unique in literary terms.
• The author uses an unusual narrative structure, including letters, essays, and dialogues.
• The book raises questions about the nature of evil, suffering, and human cruelty.