Claudia Partole Reflects on Migration in "Totentanz"

Claudia Partole, a writer from Moldova, shares her emotional journey through migration in her book Totentanz or The Life of One Night. Written during moments of deep personal reflection, the book explores the painful experiences of migration and exile, offering a poignant look at the struggles of the Diaspora, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES

Partole wrote the book while in Austria, pouring her emotions into it as she sought to understand the migration experience. The novel centers on a character based on a close friend who succumbed to the hardships of migration. Partole’s aim was to explore whether the migration of her people was a natural event and what would become of them upon returning home.

The book has found success not only in Romania but also in Italy, where it was translated into Italian and launched in Venice. Partole’s meetings with Italian readers highlighted the universal themes of migration and identity that resonate deeply with displaced communities.

Partole is known for her works that explore migration, identity, and the lives of those in the Diaspora, with Totentanz standing out as a personal and deeply emotional testament to the resilience of those who leave their homes in search of a better life.