Related Links
Of Mice and Memory An article that analyzes the book from the perspective of an "oral history." It asks the question, "where does Maus stand on a continuum between fiction and history?"
University of Wisconsin - Maus Maus study questions, arranged by chapter, from a class at the University of Wisconsin.
National Public Radio - Art Spiegelman A collection of radio interviews and articles about the author and his works. Includes discussions of Maus and other works. The page also includes a short audio excerpt of the real-life Vladek telling his story to his son.
"Getting in Touch with My Inner Racist" A short article by Art Spiegleman, reflecting on issues of race and racism in his personal and family life.
Maus - A Teacher's Guide A short guide for teachers, from Random House books. The website includes a short summary and study questions.
A Different Kind of Holocaust Literature An essay on the book's unusual structure and the holocaust's effects on subsequent generations of Jews.
On Spiegelman's Maus Text of a lecture on Maus from Malaspina University.
Maus - A Narrative History of Family and Tragedy An online essay that explores many of the major themes of the novel.
Drawing Pains - The Guardian on Art Spiegelman An article on Art Spiegelman from the UK-based Guardian newspaper. The article touches on Spiegelman's history, works, and personality.
Random House - Biography A short biography of Art Spiegelman from Random House publishers.
Auschwitz & Birkenau Official website of the Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorials.
World War II Timeline General website on WWII, featuring articles on all aspects of the war.
BBC History - World War II Interesting website featuring articles and information on all aspects of the war.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Features personal histories, exhibits, and an interactive Holocaust map.
ClassicNote on MAUS
- Biography of Art Spiegelman
- About MAUS
- Character List
- Major Themes
- Glossary of Terms
- Short Summary
- Full Summary and Analysis
- Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapter 1
- Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapter 2
- Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapter 3
- Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapter 4
- Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapter 5
- Summary and Analysis of Book I, Chapter 6
- Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapter 1
- Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapter 2
- Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapter 3
- Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapter 4
- Summary and Analysis of Book II, Chapter 5
- Related Links on MAUS
- Suggested Essay Questions
- Questions of Genre in Maus
- Author of ClassicNote and Sources
- Purchase MAUS and Other Works
- Test Yourself! Quiz 1
- Test Yourself! Quiz 2
- Test Yourself! Quiz 3
- Test Yourself! Quiz 4
- Essays on MAUS
- Message Board on MAUS
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