A German Officer in Occupied Paris
The War Journals, 1941-1945
(Author) Ernst JungerErnst Jünger, one of twentieth-century Germany's most important and controversial writers, faithfully kept a journal during the Second World War in occupied Paris, on the eastern front, and in Germany until its defeat--writings that are of major historical and literary significance. These wartime journals appear here in English for the first time.
Ernst Junger
Ernst Junger was a German writer and philosopher known for his exploration of war, technology, and the individual in modern society. He is best known for his novel "Storm of Steel," a vivid and unflinching account of his experiences as a soldier in World War I. Junger's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, philosophical depth, and exploration of themes such as heroism, violence, and the relationship between man and machine. He is considered a key figure in the genre of war literature and his works continue to influence writers and thinkers to this day.