Badenheim 1939 Quotes

“Where are you from, Jews?" asked the rabbi as people used to ask in the old days. An ancient grief glazed his eyes.”
― Aharon Appelfeld, Badenheim 1939

“Since they were unable to liberate themselves from the old words and the fear, they prowled the streets and cast their angry shadows.”
― Aharon Appelfeld, Badenheim 1939