Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began

by Art Spiegelman

Maus · Book 2

Description

In this powerful continuation of his father's story, Art Spiegelman delves deeper into the harrowing experiences of Vladek Spiegelman during the Holocaust and its enduring impact. The narrative shifts from the horrors of Auschwitz to the complex realities of post-war life, exploring themes of survival, memory, and the profound intergenerational trauma that shapes families. Spiegelman masterfully intertwines his father's unbelievable tale of resilience with his own struggles to understand and connect with a survivor haunted by his past. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work, rendered in Spiegelman's unique graphic novel style, offers a deeply personal and universally resonant exploration of history's darkest chapters and the enduring human spirit.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Pantheon

Published Jan 1, 1992

136 pages

ISBN: 9780679729778

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Details

First Published

1992

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Racism/Discrimination