Professor David Peimer
Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night’
Summary
David Peimer discusses Elie Wiesel’s early life, his religious studies, his experience during the Holocaust, the powerful themes in his notable work “Night” (1960), his philosophical views, and his influence on generations. Wiesel’s struggle to find meaning and his stark portrayal of humanity’s capacity for indifference are central themes.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.