Maus is a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that tells the story of his father's experiences as a Holocaust survivor. The book uses anthropomorphic animal characters to depict the Jews as mice and the Nazis as cats, providing a powerful allegory for the horrors of the Holocaust. Maus is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the medium, combining Spiegelman's personal story with a profound exploration of history, memory, and trauma. It has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, and has had a significant impact on the field of comics as a serious art form.