Silence in Middle Eastern and Western Thought

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Focusing on the concept of silence, this book examines the works of modern Iranian literary artists alongside contemporary Continental literary criticism and philosophy. It delves into themes of poetics, dreaming, movement, and the body, highlighting the significance of silence in modern thought. By establishing a comparative framework, it connects "the radical unspoken" to various aspects of critical theory and postcolonial writing, revealing the profound implications of silence across cultures and literary traditions.