Dialogue with Death

Dialogue With Death is a non-fiction book written by Arthur Koestler, first published in 1942. The book is a personal account of Koestler’s imprisonment in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. The author was arrested by Franco’s forces and imprisoned in a jail in Seville. He was then transferred to a prison in Malaga, where he was sentenced to death. The book chronicles Koestler’s experiences in prison, his interactions with his fellow prisoners, and his conversations with the prison doctor, who was also a former executioner. Throughout the book, Koestler reflects on the nature of death, morality, and the human condition. He explores the psychological impact of imprisonment and the fear of death, as well as the political and social factors that led to the Spanish Civil War. The book is a powerful and moving account of one man’s struggle to come to terms with his own mortality and the horrors of war. Dialogue With Death is considered a classic of 20th-century literature and is widely regarded as one of the best books about the Spanish Civil War. It has been translated into numerous languages and has inspired many other writers and artists. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a powerful reminder of the importance of freedom and justice.This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.