MAUS Study Guide

Related Links on MAUS

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.