Amos, Goldberg
Trauma in First Person: Diary Writing During the Holocaust
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253029744
- author:
- Amos, Goldberg
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 306
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 2.24 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Special Topics, Holocaust
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Trauma in First Person Diary Writing During the Holocaust by Amos Goldberg explores the profound effects of radical oppression on the human psyche. Through a collection of diaries from Jews under Nazi persecution, Goldberg sheds light on the act of writing as a means of survival and resistance. The author examines both well-known and lesser-known diarists, revealing the significance of diary writing as a literary genre during World War II. By analyzing these personal accounts, Goldberg provides insight into the inner lives of those who endured unimaginable horrors, offering a nuanced understanding of Jewish responses to the Holocaust. This book offers a unique perspective on one of history's darkest periods, providing a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience under extreme circumstances.