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In our town there was a Gestapo officer who loved to play chess. After the occupation began, he found out that my father
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"In our town there was a Gestapo officer who loved to play chess. After the occupation began, he found out that my father was the chess master of the region, and so he had him to his house every night"

- Bruno Schulz

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This quote from Bruno Schulz paints a brilliant image of life in a town under Nazi profession. It highlights the power of the Gestapo officer, who had the ability to summon the chess master of the region to his house every night. This demonstrates the Gestapo officer's control over the town and its residents, in addition to his own individual interest in chess. It likewise shows the vulnerability of the townspeople, who were powerless to resist the Gestapo officer's needs. The quote likewise speaks to the importance of chess in the town, as it was a source of home entertainment and a method to pass the time during the occupation. It likewise recommends that the Gestapo officer was a chess enthusiast, as he was willing to make the effort to have fun with the chess master every night. Eventually, this quote works as a reminder of the overbearing nature of Nazi profession and the power of the Gestapo.

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Bruno Schulz between July 12, 1892 and November 19, 1942. He/she was a famous Novelist from Poland. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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