Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer - American Holocaust Literature - Lecture 25

Explore a thought-provoking lecture on Jonathan Safran Foer's "Everything is Illuminated" as part of Yale University's "The American Novel Since 1945" course. Delve into Professor Hungerford's analysis of the novel's innovative approach to Holocaust literature, examining its engagement with trauma theory and the inheritance of Holocaust memory for third-generation American Jews. Discover how Foer's work addresses the complexities of repetition in both pain and healing, while also shifting the traditional Holocaust discovery narrative. Gain insights into the novel's metafictional elements and its unique perspective on the relationship between victims and perpetrators in Eastern European history. This 49-minute lecture offers a comprehensive exploration of Foer's contribution to contemporary American literature and Holocaust studies.