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# 4.7/5 from 5,700+ Reviews 1992 Pulitzer Prize Winner Top 25 in Holocaust & WWII History Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History

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## Key Features

- • **Dual Narrative Depth:** Dive into a powerful two-layered story blending Holocaust survival with a poignant father-son relationship.
- • **Iconic Animal Metaphors:** Engage with Spiegelman’s ingenious use of animals to symbolize complex social and racial dynamics.
- • **Emotional & Thought-Provoking:** A rare graphic novel that evokes deep empathy and reflection on history’s darkest chapter.
- • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers who rate this essential memoir 4.7 stars and keep it top-ranked in history categories.
- • **Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece:** Experience the only graphic novel honored with the 1992 Pulitzer Prize, redefining historical storytelling.

## Overview

Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History is Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel that uniquely chronicles his father’s Holocaust survival through compelling animal metaphors. Blending historical trauma with intimate family dynamics, this critically acclaimed bestseller offers a profound and unforgettable reading experience.

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Review: Oddly Effective and Emotional Presentation … - I made the “mistake” of purchasing Maus II over 20 years ago (simply because the bookstore didn’t have the first volume). Regardless, I found the comic book presentation of the Holocaust surprisingly effective in generating such an emotional read. It took a while, but seeing Maus II sitting on a book shelf without it preceding volume finally bothered me enough to get MAUS – MY FATHER BLEEDS HISTORY. While the second volume (MAUS II) stands fine on its own, MAUS certainly serves as the glue that holds the entire story together. For the most part, I’m am not a fan of comic books, but Art Spiegelman’s art captivated me at an early age. Spiegelman is one of the original artists that contributed to my first childhood passion: Wacky Packages (trading cards/stickers that satirized common household products). While I didn’t initially connect the dots between the 70s fad and Holocaust-themed comic book, I now see the way Spiegelman attracts me to his work. There is a subtle complexity to his rather simple drawings that made reading MAUS both thought-provoking and memorable. I found MAUS to be two stories presented as one. The main storyline is the story of his father Vladeck’s plight as a Jew living in Poland before and during World War II (just before he and his wife Anja are sent to Auschwitz). The second storyline is about the author’s relationship with his father, which is revealed as the son presses his father to talk about surviving the Holocaust. While the story of Spiegelman’s parents is certainly compelling, the metaphorical manner in which it is illustrated is what sticks. Spiegelman uses animals to represent groups/races of people in a way that reminds me of Orwell’s “Animal Farm”. Jews are presented as mice … meek pests/vermin that are easy to kill. Nazis/Germans are depicted as rather vicious cats (that kill the vermin) and Poles are shown as pigs (perhaps a reference to the fact that many Poles betrayed Jews in their country to the Nazis … in other words, swine). I found graphic metaphors ingenious as they add a significant emotional tone to the story being told. The Holocaust storyline comprises the bulk of the book’s illustrations with the father/son moments serving as bridges in between events. As we come to understand the suffering of Spiegelman’s parents, we learn that his mother (Anja) killed herself in 1968, leaving a large void in his life. There is an obvious yearning for Spiegelman to learn more about his mother through his father, yet the task proves to be challenging. On the surface, the concept of a Holocaust-related “comic book” seems awkward, but I found MAUS to be a magnificent and poignant read. It is also hard to put down … I read the entire book without stopping in short order. I would highly recommend MAUS (and MAUS II, for that matter) for providing a provocatively unique perspective of the Holocaust. This series intrigued me enough to pick up a copy of “MetaMaus”, which meticulously (and exhaustively) explores the author’s motive for MAUS/MAUS II, as well as detailing more of his parents’ lives.
Review: A must read! - Interesting book

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,223 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Jewish Holocaust History #57 in World War II History (Books) #258 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,706) |
| Dimensions  | 6.5 x 0.53 x 9.13 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0394747232 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0394747231 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Pantheon Graphic Library |
| Print length  | 160 pages |
| Publication date  | August 12, 1986 |
| Publisher  | Pantheon |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oddly Effective and Emotional Presentation …
*by D***E on December 16, 2015*

I made the “mistake” of purchasing Maus II over 20 years ago (simply because the bookstore didn’t have the first volume). Regardless, I found the comic book presentation of the Holocaust surprisingly effective in generating such an emotional read. It took a while, but seeing Maus II sitting on a book shelf without it preceding volume finally bothered me enough to get MAUS – MY FATHER BLEEDS HISTORY. While the second volume (MAUS II) stands fine on its own, MAUS certainly serves as the glue that holds the entire story together. For the most part, I’m am not a fan of comic books, but Art Spiegelman’s art captivated me at an early age. Spiegelman is one of the original artists that contributed to my first childhood passion: Wacky Packages (trading cards/stickers that satirized common household products). While I didn’t initially connect the dots between the 70s fad and Holocaust-themed comic book, I now see the way Spiegelman attracts me to his work. There is a subtle complexity to his rather simple drawings that made reading MAUS both thought-provoking and memorable. I found MAUS to be two stories presented as one. The main storyline is the story of his father Vladeck’s plight as a Jew living in Poland before and during World War II (just before he and his wife Anja are sent to Auschwitz). The second storyline is about the author’s relationship with his father, which is revealed as the son presses his father to talk about surviving the Holocaust. While the story of Spiegelman’s parents is certainly compelling, the metaphorical manner in which it is illustrated is what sticks. Spiegelman uses animals to represent groups/races of people in a way that reminds me of Orwell’s “Animal Farm”. Jews are presented as mice … meek pests/vermin that are easy to kill. Nazis/Germans are depicted as rather vicious cats (that kill the vermin) and Poles are shown as pigs (perhaps a reference to the fact that many Poles betrayed Jews in their country to the Nazis … in other words, swine). I found graphic metaphors ingenious as they add a significant emotional tone to the story being told. The Holocaust storyline comprises the bulk of the book’s illustrations with the father/son moments serving as bridges in between events. As we come to understand the suffering of Spiegelman’s parents, we learn that his mother (Anja) killed herself in 1968, leaving a large void in his life. There is an obvious yearning for Spiegelman to learn more about his mother through his father, yet the task proves to be challenging. On the surface, the concept of a Holocaust-related “comic book” seems awkward, but I found MAUS to be a magnificent and poignant read. It is also hard to put down … I read the entire book without stopping in short order. I would highly recommend MAUS (and MAUS II, for that matter) for providing a provocatively unique perspective of the Holocaust. This series intrigued me enough to pick up a copy of “MetaMaus”, which meticulously (and exhaustively) explores the author’s motive for MAUS/MAUS II, as well as detailing more of his parents’ lives.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read!
*by A***L on December 9, 2025*

Interesting book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and Moving Story
*by A***E on March 13, 2025*

MAUS is an incredibly impactful and thought-provoking graphic novel. Art Spiegelman’s storytelling, combined with the unique art style, brings the horrors of the Holocaust to life in a way that words alone cannot. The way it portrays the trauma and generational impact of survival is profound. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, but it's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the depth of human suffering and resilience. A masterful work that stays with you long after you finish it.

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