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 figures alongside contemporary Continental literary criticism and philosophy. It delves into themes of poetics, dreaming, movement, and the body, highlighting the significance of "the radical unspoken" in both Western and Middle Eastern texts. By establishing a comparative framework, it reveals the profound implications of silence in modern thought and its connection to critical theory and postcolonial writing.