LST 532 - Memory and Denial in the Italian Holocaust

Five faculty members from the fields of history,literature, religious studies, and Italian studiesexplore the experience of Jews in Italy duringWWII. How was this experience shaped by theculture of Italy? What part did other factors,such as the involvement of the Catholic Church andthe Mussolini-Hitler relationship play in thedrama that unfolded during the late 30’s and early40’s? A special emphasis will be placed on the writings of author Primo Levi.

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