Laughter in hell: the use of humor during the Holocaust
TitleLaughter in hell: the use of humor during the Holocaust
Author
Call number808.882089924/0001
Object number00967
Place of publicationNorthvale, New Jersey, United States
PublisherJason Aronson
Year of publication
1993
Physical description279p.,notes, index
MaterialBook
ISBN1568210299
Description
Explores the ways in which humour flourished during the Holocaust and functioned as a psychological weapon, a defence mechanism, and a bond between Jews. Gives examples of how humour manifested itself in jokes, art, poetry and cabaret routines