Question

we arrived at the station, where the cattle cars were waiting. ever since my book night i have pursued those nocturnal trains that crossed the devastated continent. their shadow haunts my writing. they symbolize solitude, distress, and the relentless march of jewish multitudes toward agony and death. i freeze every time i hear a train whistle.
— all rivers run to the sea, elie wiesel
which genre does this passage belong to?
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Explanation:

The passage is from Elie Wiesel's work, sharing personal experiences and reflections related to historical events (the Holocaust), with a narrative style that includes personal anecdotes and symbolic meaning. This fits the genre of autobiography or memoir, as it recounts the author's own experiences and emotional responses to historical events, focusing on personal perspective and life story.

Answer:

Autobiography (or Memoir)