Providing a literary criticism of Holocaust literature, the author recognizes the inherent inability to answer many questions concerning the Holocaust. he recognizes that despite basic shortcomings in such works ... The literary world cannot neglect such writing, but must realize that amidst these shortcomings the only adequate response possible to a tragedy of such magnitude Evovles. Study is divided thematically, as well as according to nationality of the writer. I.B. singer and Saul Bellow are treated individually. a very high degree of continuity is achieved through this treatment.