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Nontraditional images of the Holocaust in Czech literature and cinema: comedy and laughter
[nb-NO]Title[nb-NO]Nontraditional images of the Holocaust in Czech literature and cinema: comedy and laughter
[nb-NO]Author[nb-NO]
Call numberS940.5318/005
[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]05556ki
[nb-NO]Place of publication[nb-NO]London, England
[nb-NO]Publisher[nb-NO]Routledge
[nb-NO]Year of publication[nb-NO]
2016
[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]pp208-221
[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]Article
NotesArticle from the journal 'Holocaust studies: a journal of culture and history',vol 23, nos 1-2, 2017 pp208-221
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
The mass murder of European Jews during the Second World War is perceived as the epitome of evil and inhumanity. It seems that laughter and comedy are not suitable elements to depict the tragic essence of this historical phenomenon. This article seeks to answer the questions as to what extent comedy and humour are permissable in works that depict the Holocaust. Discusses "Life with a star", "The Menorah" and "The shop on Main street"