The first installment of the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel acclaimed as “the most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust†(Wall Street Journal) and “the first masterpiece in comic book history†(The New Yorker).A brutally moving work of art—widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written—Maus recounts the chilling experiences of the author’s father during the Holocaust; with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats.Maus is a haunting tale within a tale; weaving the author’s account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history's most unspeakable tragedies. It is an unforgettable story of survival and a disarming look at the legacy of trauma.
#507006 in Books 1978-10-12 1978-10-12Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.54 x 6.46 x 1.26l; 5.00 #File Name: 0394501101398 pagesSigned by author April 20; 1983
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History told by a story teller - can't be beatBy Steven H. ParkerWanderings is not; properly speaking; a "history." Instead; it is a perspective on the cultures and cultural clashes. What was the culture of Israel like at a certain period and what was nature of the dominant culture in which it found itself? And; how did this conflict and the interactions resolve and move forward? Often framed within a dominant literary style or form of the era; for example Hittite suzerainty treaties or a Babylonian foundation myths; Wanderings offers great insight into known history and Biblical texts; new ways of looking at and understanding present themselves to the attentive reader. I first read Wanderings over 40 years ago. I keep "lending" it to friends and keep having to replace my copies .... I hope to continue lending and having to replace for a long time to come.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great for history buffs of any religionBy CustomerI bought this book years ago when it came out in paperback. After several moves and lending it to others; it had disappeared. I had been thinking about it as I read the scriptures and decided to see if I could find it online. Got it really cheap and I was surprised. Shipped from bookseller quickly in good condition.I will summarize this book as quickly as possible. Anyone familiar with the Old Testament can find a historical frame of reference in this tome. Chiam Potack was known as a great novelist but his skill at writing makes this history readable and noteworthy. It does not matter what you believe as the origins of the holy writ: it links documented historical facts with biblical events.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. ancient historyBy Customerthis author made me want to be his next door neighbor. what a great book this is and if you really want to know ancient history and ancient religions; this book has it all. if you are jewish; it's a must read.
