Maus by Art Spiegelman
This graphic novel tells the story of a Holocaust survivor, as narrated by his son. The unique use of animals to represent different nationalities and ethnic groups adds a distinctive layer to the narrative. The protagonist's father recounts his experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II, offering a poignant depiction of the horrors of the Holocaust. The narrative also explores the complex father-son relationship, revealing the impact of such traumatic historical events on subsequent generations.
The 461st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 296
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- 7th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 33rd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 68th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)