Auschwitz and Afterimages

Auschwitz and Afterimages introduces a groundbreaking approach to Holocaust testimony, challenging traditional interpretations of Julia Kristeva's concept of abjection. The study re-evaluates the significance of abjection in understanding witnessing and representation, extending its application through fresh analyses of Charlotte Delbo's prose, Francis Bacon's paintings, and the 'Scrolls of Auschwitz'—material remnants excavated from Birkenau's crematoria grounds. These artifacts, examined for their physical state and testimonial value, offer a nuanced perspective on writing, imaging, and bodily experience, enriching Kristeva's theoretical framework with empirical depth.

Chare, N. (2011). Auschwitz and Afterimages (, Ed.). I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5040/9780755603879