Eva Figes

Sobre o Autor

Eva Figes was a prominent English novelist, essayist, and memoirist known for her insightful explorations of identity, memory, and the human condition. Born in London in 1932 to Jewish parents who fled Nazi Germany, Figes's early experiences during World War II profoundly shaped her literary voice. Her debut novel, "Little Eden: A Child at War," reflects her childhood in wartime Britain, intertwining themes of innocence with the harsh realities of conflict. Throughout her career, she published several works that delved into personal and collective histories, often drawing on her own experiences as a child of war.