The Jewish Graphic Novel

The graphic novel – an exciting, alternative form of storytelling – is increasingly attracting the attention of literary critics and scholars. Dr. Rachel Rubinstein introduces Jewish contributions to this genre, from Jewish artists who created comic superheroes more than half a century ago to current graphic novelists, such as Art Spiegelman and Joann Sfar, who address identity, politics, history, and sacred texts in their works.

Rachel Rubinstein received her BA from Yale University and her PhD from Harvard University and is currently assistant professor of American literature and Jewish Studies at Hampshire College. A widely published scholar, her work has appeared in such journals as American Quarterly and Shofar. She is co-editor of a forthcoming essay collection titled Arguing the Modern Jewish Cannon.

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