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Writing and Rewriting the Holocaust

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Study of how historical memory and understanding are created in Holocaust diaries, memoirs, fiction, poetry, drama video testimony and memorials.

This item is part of the Study Room Guide on Performance, Politics, Ethics and Human Rights by Adrien Sina (P0661)

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

 

Artist / Author James E. Young
Publisher Midland Books
ISBN 978-0253206138
Reference P0046
Date 1988
Type Publication

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