Maus

Written by Art Spiegelman.

Maus by Art Spiegelman is a graphic novel about his father, Vladek, a Holocaust survivor. It blends Vladek's memories of Nazi-occupied Europe with his son's conversations. Jews are depicted as mice and Germans as cats, emphasizing predator-prey dynamics. Themes of trauma, survival, and father-son relationships show the impact of past atrocities on future generations. Maus explores the Holocaust's effect on identity, serving as a testament to resilience and memory, with its graphic format making it accessible in literature and history.