Surreal Geographies: A New History of Holocaust Consciousness. By Kathryn Brackney. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press, 2024. Pp. 252. Cloth 79. 95. ISBN 9780299346003

Key Points

• The work aims to explore the intersections of geography and Holocaust consciousness.
• Historical analysis of literary and cultural narratives around the Holocaust
• Examination of geographical representations in memory studies
• Case studies focusing on identity and trauma in specific contexts.
• Identifies how geographic contexts shape perceptions of the Holocaust
• Demonstrates the role of representation in forming collective memory
• Reveals the impact of trauma on identity in narratives about the Holocaust.