“The hiss was now becoming a roar - the whole world was a vast moving screen of snow - but even now it said peace, it said remoteness, it said cold, it said sleep.”
Quote by Conrad Aiken
Work
From fiction to film: Conrad Aiken's Silent snow, secret snow
This book delves into the literary work 'Silent Snow, Secret Snow' by Conrad Aiken, analyzing its transformation into a cinematic adaptation. It discusses the themes, characters, and narrative techniques of the original work and how they were translated into film. more
Author
Conrad Aiken
Conrad Aiken (August 5, 1889 - August 17, 1973) was an American novelist and poet. Known for his unique literary style and profound exploration of the human psyche, Aiken's works often delve into themes of morality, philosophy, and the human condition. more
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