Child Survivors of the Holocaust in Greece: Memory, Testimony and Subjectivity

A historical study of children's memories of the Holocaust in Greece reveals that age, generation, and geographical background shaped postwar Jewish identities. The examination of children's narratives in digital archives enables an understanding of the age-specific construction of the memory of genocide, challenging established assumptions about the Holocaust memory. The research constructs a genealogy of the testimonial culture in Greece by framing the rich source of written and oral testimonies in the political discourses and public memory of the aftermath of the Second World War. The testimonies of former hidden children and child survivors of concentration camps highlight the questions that haunted postwar attempts to reconstruct communities and the rise of anti-Semitism in postwar Greece. The book is an oral history of child survivors of the Holocaust and will be of interest to researchers in childhood history, Jewish studies, memory studies, and Holocaust and genocide studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A comprehensive historical examination of children's recollections of the Holocaust in Greece reveals that the impact of age, generation, and geographical background on postwar Jewish identities is profound. By delving into the narratives preserved in the era of digital archives, this research sheds light on the unique construction of genocide memory across different age groups. It challenges prevailing assumptions about the Holocaust memory and offers a fresh perspective on the complex process of remembering and reconstructing historical events.

In the broader context of a global Holocaust memory shaped by testimony archives, this study establishes a genealogy of testimonial culture in Greece. It explores the rich tapestry of written and oral testimonies embedded within the political discourses and public memory of the aftermath of World War II. The testimonies of former hidden children and child survivors of concentration camps provide invaluable insights into the challenges faced by postwar communities in reconstructing their lives and combating the rise of anti-Semitism in postwar Greece.

As an oral history of child survivors of the Holocaust, this book holds significant appeal to researchers specializing in the fields of childhood history, Jewish studies, memory studies, and Holocaust and genocide studies. It offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of the experiences of children during this tragic period and their enduring impact on subsequent generations.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367627768