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Sophie’s Choice, published in 1979 by American author William Styron, is a novel set in Brooklyn in 1947 that explores the lasting effects of the Holocaust on its survivors
. The story revolves around Stingo, a young writer, and his complex relationship with Sophie Zawistowski, a Polish survivor of Auschwitz with a tragic past. The narrative explores themes of guilt, love, and the lasting effects of trauma as Sophie grapples with an unthinkable choice she was forced to make during the Holocaust. A well-regarded 1983 film adaptation earned Meryl Streep a Best Actress Academy Award for her moving protrayal of Sophie Zawistowski.Read the full book summary, in-depth character analysis of Stingo, and explanations of important quotes from Sophie’s Choice.
