The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale
"The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale" is a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that portrays the experiences of his father, Vladek, a Polish Jew, during the Holocaust. It's told in a unique style, with Jews represented as mice, Germans as cats, and Poles as pigs. The narrative unfolds in two timelines, one during Vladek's time in Auschwitz and the other during Art's interviews with his father about those experiences.
The book delves into Vladek's struggles to survive the horrors of the Holocaust, including his time in Auschwitz, where he endures starvation, abuse, and the loss of his first wife. Art's conversations with his father also reveal Vladek's trauma from the past and his complex relationship with his family.
Through its poignant storytelling and powerful imagery, "The Complete Maus" has succeeded in capturing the harrowing events of the Holocaust. The novel also talks about how psychological ghosts from the past haunt the survivors and their families. It emphasizes the importance of learning from history to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Author: Art Spiegelman
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Maus-Art-Spiegelman/dp/0679406417/
Ratings: 4.8 out of 5 stars (from 11,257 reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #6,505 in Books
#6 in Biographies & History Graphic Novels
#11 in Jewish Holocaust History
#155 in Memoirs (Books)
