Arrival and Departure

Pages: 192
Published: 1967
Language: English

Arthur Koestler's 1943 novel, 'Arrival and Departure,' explores the profound conflict between morality and expedience, continuing themes from his earlier works. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story delves into the psychological toll of Nazi terrorism and the struggles of revolutionaries. This work, Koestler's first full-length novel written in English, offers a stark portrayal of human endurance and ethical dilemmas during a tumultuous period.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Dark Tense Philosophical Gritty

Morally Grey

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Politics & Society Psychology World War II

Arthur Koestler

Arthur Koestler CBE was a prolific writer of essays, novels and autobiographies. He was born into a Hungarian Jewish family in Budapest but, apart from his early school years, was educated in Austria. His early career was in journalism. In 1931 he joined the Communist Party of Germany but, disillusioned, he resigned from it in 1938 and in 1940 published a devastating anti-Communist novel, Darkness at Noon, which propelled him to instant international fame. ([Source][1]) [1]: https://en...