In 1940, Varian Fry-a Harvard-educated American journalist-travelled to Marseille carrying three thousand dollars and a list of imperilled artists and writers he hoped to rescue within a few weeks. Instead, he ended up staying in France for thirteen months, working under the veil of a legitimate relief organization to procure false documents, amass emergency funds, and set up an underground railroad that led over the Pyrenees, into Spain, and finally to Lisbon, where the refugees embarked for safer ports. Among his many clients were Hannah Arendt, Franz Werfel, André Breton, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, and Marc Chagall.
Cozy Reads for Rainy Days: 5 Must-Read Books
Rainy days are perfect for grabbing a cozy blanket and diving into a good book. Whether you’re looking for a magical adventure, a thrilling mystery, a classic romance, an epic quest, or a heartwarming historical novel, we’ve got something for you. Here are five books that will make your rainy days even more enjoyable.
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