Translated from the Russian by Gerard Shelley. The Stalin Prize Novel for 1942.
 
This exceptional novel by the well-known Russian writer describes the decay and eventual collapse of French society between 1935 and the German occupation in 1940. "The Fall of Paris" by Ilya Ehrenburg portrays the tumultuous collapse of French society during a time of political and social upheaval. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the novel delves into the lives of diverse characters struggling to survive amidst the chaos and destruction that engulfs the city of Paris. With vivid storytelling, Ehrenburg exposes the unraveling of societal norms, the loss of personal freedoms, and the profound impact of war on the human spirit.