| Holocaust Literature of the Second Generation 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Vaul-Grimwood, M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403979804 ISBN-13: 9781403979803 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: Exploring five key texts from the emerging canon of second generation writing, this exciting new study" "brings together theories of autobiography, trauma, and fantasy to understand the how traumatic family histories are represented. In doing so, it demonstrates the continuing impact of familial and community Holocaust trauma, and the need for a precise, clearly developed theoretical framework in which to situate these works. This book will appeal to final year undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as scholars in literary and Holocaust-related fields, and an audience with personal and professional interests in the ' second generation' . |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Jewish - Literary Criticism | American - General - Literary Criticism | Modern - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 809.933 |
| LCCN: 2007061158 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.2" W x 8.46" (0.70 lbs) 177 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Exploring five key texts from the emerging canon of second generation writing, this exciting new study brings together theories of autobiography, trauma, and fantasy to understand the how traumatic family histories are represented. In doing so, it demonstrates the continuing impact of familial and community Holocaust trauma, and the need for a precise, clearly developed theoretical framework in which to situate these works. This book will appeal to final year undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as scholars in literary and Holocaust-related fields, and an audience with personal and professional interests in the 'second generation'. |