importantSYS.SOURCE: The New Yorker• 2026-08-06T17:08:04Z
The Historical and Cultural Significance of Silence in Literature
The article reviews Kate McLoughlin's 'Silence: A Literary History,' exploring silence's role in literature and history, from religious experiences to political protests. It examines how silence serves as both a spiritual and societal phenomenon, with examples spanning from medieval texts to modern climate crises.
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