Patimile după Pitești

Paul Goma’s novel covers events at Pitești prison from 1949 to 1952. It draws on real acts of torture, giving them tragic form. The story shows how the roles of victim and torturer blur. It also explores torture as a tool for Marxist-utopian teaching.

This protest novel is for readers of fiction rooted in history. Goma writes with restraint as he faces extreme pain and distress. His account rejects attacks on human dignity. His life shapes this stance. He was a Romanian dissident who opposed those in power. He also founded a human rights movement and lived in exile. This edition forms part of the Cartier popular series.