Holocaust Literature: Elie Wiesel Biographical Information
This LibGuide is a general resource for English or history teachers interested in teaching the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. The guide is appropriate for high school students. The information presented is specific to the book, and does not necessarily a
From NPR's "This I Believe" program. Wiesel reads his essay which addresses his imprisonment, the changing relationship with his father and his belief in "bearing witness." A text transcript of the audio recording is available on the NPR website.
Wiesel, E. (Performer) (2008, April 07). A god who remembers. This I believe. [Video podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89357808
The Encyclopedia Britannica provides a detailed biography of Elie Wiesel. In addition, there is access to a series of videos, a bibliography and additional sources.
Detailed biographical information with an annotated bibliography. Contains literary criticism, teacher's guide and links to speech transcripts. Teachers can also purchase a video of the series from the PBS store online.
Webpage featuring Wiesel, the 1986 winner of the Noble Prize for Peace. Links to biographical information, transcripts of Nobel lecture, acceptance speech, video interview (2004) and additional resources.
Contains biographical information, interviews and photo gallery. Features also include book recommendations from Wiesel and author's that are similar to Wiesel. In addition, teachers can access podcasts and videos.
"Elie Wiesel." (15 December 2012) Academy of Achievement: a Museum of Living History. Retrieved from http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1986/wiesel-bio.html
