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Silence
Hardcover
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024773644
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Silence is a poignant short story by Leonid Andreyev, a prominent figure in early 20th-century Russian literature. Known for his exploration of psychological depths and existential themes, Andreyev crafts a narrative that delves into the profound impact of death on a family and a community.
The story revolves around a priest grappling with the recent loss of his daughter. His faith is tested as he confronts the silence and apparent indifference of the world in the face of such personal tragedy. Andreyev's stark prose captures the emotional landscape of grief and the struggle to find meaning amidst despair. Silence stands as a powerful meditation on faith, loss, and the human condition, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of its time while remaining relevant to contemporary readers.
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