Amos, Goldberg

Trauma in First Person: Diary Writing During the Holocaust

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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:
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£52.33

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.

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