“One of the characteristics of kitsch is precisely the neutralization of 'extreme situations', particularly death, by turning them into some sentimental idyll.”
Quote by Saul Friedlander
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Saul Friedlander
Saul Friedlander is a renowned Jewish historian known for his in-depth research on the history of the Jews during the Nazi period. His book 'The Jews of Nazi Germany' is a significant work in this field. more
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