• Dr. Madhavi Aniruddha Moharil

Art Spiegelman’s graphic fictional work Maus is an arresting tale of a holocaust episode during World War II. With effective illustrations and oscillating dialogue patterns, the novel has been identified as one of the prominent works of holocaust literature. The protagonist’s devastated experiences during the Nazi regime and in the concentration camp, Auschwitz have been presented effectively. The paper presents the physically, materially and psychologically distressed conditions of the oppressed during World War II in Germany. In addition to such a compelling tale of devastation, the novel is marked with artistic experimentation. Graphic Novels have become a popular trend in the field of literature. They are similar to comic books in that they use sequential art to tell a story. Spiegelman’s Maus is a significant contribution to the genre of Graphic fiction.

Concentration Camp, Auschwitz, Predicaments, Graphic Novel, Devastation

"MAUS: A Graphical Saga of Devastation", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.a132-a138, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501018.pdf

"MAUS: A Graphical Saga of Devastation", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppa132-a138, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501018.pdf