| Sumario: | This book by Dominick LaCapra explores the complex interplay between history and theory, focusing on the representation of the Holocaust. It examines how historical understanding and theoretical reflection can interact to address the challenges of interpreting traumatic events like the Holocaust. The book discusses canonical texts, historiographical debates, and the works of figures such as Paul de Man and Martin Heidegger. LaCapra emphasizes the need for critical engagement and reflection, suggesting that trauma can lead to repetitive cycles of 'acting out' and the importance of 'working through' these issues. It is intended for historians, philosophers, literary critics, and those interested in historical theory and trauma studies.
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