Taking the unique status of the graphic novel, a genre of literature that combines narrative and illustration, as our starting point, we discussed the graphic novel’s phenomenon as an art form with its own history and tradition, as a literary genre and an effective conveyor of story. Although different in storyline and artwork, both Maus and Funhome touch upon such complex issues as personal history, memories and the father-child relationship.
by Małgorzata Olsza
