Winnie and Wolf by A.N, Wilson- Hardcover – November 11, 2008
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"Winnie and Wolf" by A.N. Wilson is a historical novel that imagines the complex relationship between Winifred Wagner, the English-born wife of Richard Wagner's son Siegfried, and Adolf Hitler. The novel is set against the backdrop of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s, as Hitler rises to power and the Wagner family navigates their connections to the Nazi regime.
The story is told through Winifred's perspective, offering a fictionalized account of her personal interactions with Hitler and her evolving attitudes towards his ideology. Wilson explores Winifred's conflicting loyalties and moral dilemmas as she grapples with her admiration for Hitler's charisma and the disturbing realities of his political agenda.
Through vivid prose and meticulous historical detail, "Winnie and Wolf" delves into themes of power, manipulation, and the complexities of human relationships under the shadow of fascism. It sheds light on the controversial role of the Wagner family in Nazi Germany and raises provocative questions about complicity, responsibility, and the consequences of political alliances.
Wilson's novel is both a gripping historical drama and a thought-provoking exploration of morality and conscience in turbulent times. It offers a compelling narrative that challenges readers to confront the moral ambiguities of individuals caught in the sweep of history.
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Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux; First Edition (November 11, 2008)
