Holocaust

Focusing on the theme of human suffering, Charles Reznikoff uses historical trial transcripts from the Nuremberg Military Tribunal and the Eichmann trial to craft a poignant poetic narrative. The poem is constructed entirely from the words of witnesses and perpetrators, emphasizing the gravity of their testimonies. Through careful selection and arrangement, Reznikoff transforms these accounts into a powerful verse that allows the harrowing history of the Holocaust to resonate authentically, offering a profound reflection on the impact of such atrocities.