Art Spiegelman's "Maus"
Art Spiegelman's "Maus" is a graphic novel that tells the story of the Holocaust through the experiences of the author's father, Vladek Spiegelman. The narrative is presented in a unique format where different nationalities are depicted as different animals: Jews as mice, Germans as cats, and Poles as pigs. This artistic choice emphasizes the predator-prey relationship during this dark period in history.
The book is divided into two parts, with the first focusing on Vladek's life before and during World War II, while the second explores the aftermath and its impact on the family. "Maus" has received critical acclaim, winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1992, and is considered a significant work in both literature and Holocaust studies.