Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born Jewish-American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his memoir "Night," which recounts his experiences as a teenager in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps during World War II. Wiesel's works primarily focus on themes of suffering, injustice, and the importance of memory and testimony.
Born on September 30, 1928, in Sighet, Romania, Wiesel and his family were deported to Auschwitz in 1944. His parents and younger sister perished in the concentration camps, while Wiesel himself endured extreme hardships. After the war, he became a journalist and began sharing his story, eventually gaining international recognition for his writings and advocacy for human rights.
In 1986, Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to combat indifference and promote peace. Throughout his life, he spoke out against oppression and injustice, becoming a voice for the voiceless and a reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust. He passed away on July 2, 2016, leaving behind a profound legacy of literature and activism.