Helden und Märtyrer : der Warschauer Ghettoaufstand in der Erinnerung
Examines how the Warsaw ghetto uprising in April 1943, which represents Jewish heroism, has been perceived in historic memory. Postwar reception of the revolt created an epos which has been adopted for particular interests, which may vary and even be opposing. Clarifies the relationship between an epic narrative and its instrumentalization and symbolic significance. Distinguishes between Zionist, Polish, ...
Organisatie
NIOD Instituut voor Oorlogs-, Holocaust- en Genocidestudies