Maus (Complete) - Art Spiegelman

Maus by Art Spiegelman is a groundbreaking graphic novel that uses the medium of comics to tell the harrowing story of the Holocaust through the lens of the author's father, Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. By anthropomorphising characters—Jews are depicted as mice, Germans as cats, and Poles as pigs—Spiegelman creates a vivid and unsettling narrative that challenges readers to confront the complexities of memory, trauma, and the legacy of the Holocaust. The interplay of past and present highlights the fragility of identity and the haunting impact of history on subsequent generations, making Maus a poignant exploration of resilience and the importance of storytelling. Its unique blend of visual artistry and deep emotional resonance has earned it critical acclaim and solidified its place as a vital work in both graphic literature and Holocaust studies.

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ISBNs of note: 9780394747231, 9780679406419

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