Sosnowiec według Spiegelmanów
Sosnowiec According to the Spiegelmans

Summary/Abstract: A substantial portion of the narrative in the acclaimed graphic novel Maus: A Survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman unfolds in the city of Sosnowiec. This is where the main character, Władek (Vladek) Spiegelman, lives with his family. His wartimem emories – particularly those from the period of World War II – form the centralaxis of the comic book’s plot. The abundance of detailed descriptions, coupled withthe author’s explicit commitment to realism, raises the question of how accuratelySosnowiec is portrayed in Maus, and to what extent this depiction aligns with otherhistorical sources. The article offers a comprehensive overview of Sosnowiec-relatedthemes and references in Maus. It includes an analysis and verification ofevents, individuals, and – most importantly – locations featured by the Americancartoonist, based on his father’s recollections. The concluding section reflects onthe potential use of Spiegelman’s work as a tool in shaping and reinforcing the localidentity of Sosnowiec.

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