Victoria Aarons
Memory Spaces: Visualizing Identity in Jewish Women's Graphic Narratives
Memory Spaces: Visualizing Identity in Jewish Women's Graphic Narratives
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The study explores the work of Jewish women graphic novelists and how they navigate the complexities of Jewish identity through the lens of embodied memory. It examines how personal and collective histories are expressed in the drawn shape of the body, highlighting the significance of memory in shaping identity.
Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
An in-depth examination of the work of Jewish women graphic novelists delves into the intricate tapestry of Jewish identity, intricately woven with threads of gender, memory, generation, and place. Victoria Aarons posits that these creators are deeply preoccupied with embodied memory, the profound way in which the body materializes and encapsulates memories. This monograph embarks on a captivating exploration, shedding light on how memory manifests in the drawn shape of the body, serving as a poignant expression of the weight of personal and collective histories. Aarons delves into the rich tapestry of Jewish identity, diaspora, mourning, memory, and witness, drawing upon the works of notable authors such as Sarah Lightman, Liana Finck, Anya Ulinich, and Leela Corman.
Memory Spaces, the foundation of this research, sets the stage by contextualizing it within the broader discourse of contemporary scholarship. The subsequent chapters weave a rich tapestry of insights, offering a profound connection between memory, the transmission of trauma, Jewish cultural identity, and the gendered self. Aarons' profound insights, meticulous close readings, and seamless integration of contemporary scholarship unfold in a clear and concise manner, captivating readers and making significant contributions to the scholarly discourse of Jewish studies, women's literature, memory studies, and identity. Through her meticulous exploration, Aarons unveils the profound ways in which Jewish women graphic novelists harness the power of visual storytelling to delve into the depths of human experience, illuminating the complexities of Jewish identity and offering a fresh perspective on the enduring legacy of memory.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780814349151
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