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 | Synapse
June 11, 2026
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.
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