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In Maus, Art Spiegelman presents a non‑fiction graphic memoir that chronicles the experiences of his father, Vladek, a Jewish survivor of Nazi concentration camps, and the son’s struggle to comprehend his father's story and the broader Holocaust history. The work blends biographical narrative with historical context and personal reflection, depicting the lasting impact of Holocaust persecution on both survivor and next generations.
First publish date: August 12, 1986
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Art Spiegelman
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