Bruno Schulz

Guardian of Jewish Culture in See Under: Love by David Grossman

Abstract

This study explores the representation of Bruno Schulz as a guardian of Jewish culture in David Grossman’s See Under: Love. Through a literary and historical analysis, the article highlights how Schulz, one of the main exponents of Jewish-Polish literature, became a symbol of cultural resilience during the Holocaust. Using Grossman’s metaphor of the “weakest link,” the study examines how Schulz’s fragility is transformed into literary strength, reaffirming the power of art as a form of resistance. The article also discusses the relationship between collective memory and cultural identity, addressing the contemporary reimagining of Schulz as a tribute to his artistic contributions, tragically interrupted by nazi violence. Furthermore, it analyzes the impact of Grossman’s literary production, whose reflective and intimate prose engages with themes such as the preservation of Jewish culture, Holocaust memory, and the human experience in the face of adversity. Finally, the comparison of Schulz’s and Grossman’s artistic and historical approaches underscores the significance of their works in the fight against forgetting, establishing them as pillars of cultural memory and contemporary literature.