Forty Days Of Musa Dagh
Forty Days of Musa DaghArmenian Genocide novelMusa Dagh resistanceFranz Werfel bookhistorical survival story
Forty Days of Musa Dagh is an epic historical novel by Franz Werfel, detailing the incredible true story of Armenian villagers who mounted a desperate resistance on Musa Dagh mountain against the Ottoman Empire's forces during the 1915 Armenian Genocide. This powerful work of historical fiction explores themes of survival, heroism, and the human spirit under extreme duress, making it a pivotal narrative for understanding this tragic period.