"The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" (Franz Werfel)

"The Forty Days of Musa Dagh" by Franz Werfel is a historical novel based on true events during the Armenian Genocide of 1915. It tells the story of Armenian villagers who, threatened by Ottoman forces, retreat to Mount Musa Dagh and fiercely resist Turkish attacks for nearly six weeks. The novel highlights their resilience, community, and the suffering inflicted by the genocide. It emphasizes themes of survival, cultural identity, and human courage amidst tragedy, serving as both a historical account and a powerful tribute to Armenian resistance and endurance during one of history's dark periods.