Memory Spaces

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Focusing on the intersection of Jewish identity and gender, this exploration delves into the works of Jewish women graphic novelists. Victoria Aarons emphasizes the concept of embodied memory, illustrating how personal and collective histories are expressed through the physicality of the body in graphic narratives. The book examines themes of diaspora, mourning, and witness in the art of notable creators like Sarah Lightman, Liana Finck, Anya Ulinich, and Leela Corman, revealing the complex emotional and geographical landscapes they navigate.