Testing the limits of Holocaust representation in modern Israeli literature
TitleTesting the limits of Holocaust representation in modern Israeli literature
Author
Call numberS994.004924/002
Object number01529iii
Place of publicationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Year of publication
2008
Dimensionspp5-16
MaterialArticle
NotesArticle from the journal 'The Australian Journal of Jewish Studies' Vol.XXIII: 2009 pp5-16
Description
In considering the literary responses to the Shoah by the second generation of Israeli novelists, an examination of the ethical concerns that relate to the fictional response is warranted. It compels the one who chooses to bear witness to the catastrophe, to be deeply serious about its interpretation, and aware of the warning signs. Several issues are influential in discussions concerning the manner in which the post-Holocaust generation inscribes the historical events into the literary record