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Holocaust narratives and the ethics of truthfulness

Authors :
Kokkola, Lydia
Source :
Bookbird. Oct, 2007, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p5, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

It is assumed that Holocaust fiction will affect children's ability to ponder the historical events and their own lives. Questions about the nature of historical fiction and the responsibility of the work to the truth are raised. A handful of children's literature that deals with the Holocaust are criticized.

Subjects

Subjects :
Fiction -- Authorship
Fiction -- Ethical aspects
Fiction -- Criticism and interpretation
Truthfulness and falsehood -- Analysis
Children's literature -- Authorship
Children's literature -- Ethical aspects
Children's literature -- Criticism and interpretation
Family and marriage
Library and information science
Literature/writing

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00067377
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Bookbird
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.179263793

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