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“It is distraction, not meditation, that becomes habitual; interruption, not continuity; spasmodic, not constant toil.”

Quote by Tillie Olsen

Work

This book delves into the concept of silence, examining its various aspects and the ways it shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. more

Author

Tillie Olsen (January 14, 1912 – January 1, 2007) was an American writer, feminist activist, and social critic. She is best known for her short story collection Tell Me a Riddle and her essay Silences, which focus on working-class women, motherhood, and the silences imposed on artistic creation. Born to Jewish immigrant parents in Omaha, Nebraska, Olsen left school at age 15 due to poverty and worked various manual jobs. Her writing career began late, but her profound depictions of marginalized lives made her a significant voice in 20th-century American literature. Her work influenced feminist literary criticism and inspired many women writers. more

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