Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman
Maus is a graphic novel about a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust and his son's attempt to come to terms with his father's story.
Summary
Maus is a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman, which tells the story of his father, Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust. The novel depicts Vladek's experiences in Nazi-occupied Poland and his life after the war. It also explores the relationship between Vladek and his son, Art, who is the narrator of the novel. The novel is presented in a series of comic strips, with the characters represented as different animals, with Jews as mice, Germans as cats, and Poles as pigs.
Interpretation
Maus is a powerful and moving story about the Holocaust and its effects on the survivors and their families. It is a story of survival, resilience, and the power of memory. It is also a story of the human capacity for both good and evil, and the importance of understanding and accepting the past.
Who is this book for?
Maus is suitable for readers of all ages, but it is particularly recommended for readers aged 12 and up.
Keywords
Graphic, Novel, Holocaust, Jewish, Survivor