“But let me have silence always, in the centre of the shouting—that is essential! Let me have silence so that no pin may drop and not be heard, and not a whisper escape us for all our spouting, nor the needle's scratching upon this gramophone of a circular cosmic spot. Hear me! Mark me! Learn me! Throw the mind's ear open—shut up the mind's eye—all will be music!”
Quote by Wyndham Lewis
Work
Wyndham Lewis, Collected Poems and Plays
This compilation includes a diverse array of Wyndham Lewis's poetry and plays, offering readers a comprehensive view of his creative output. The collection spans his career, highlighting his exploration of different literary forms and themes. more
Author
Wyndham Lewis
Wyndham Lewis, a British painter, writer, and art critic, was born on November 18, 1882, in London and died on March 7, 1957. He is known for his unique artistic style and theoretical contributions, being a significant figure in British modernist art. more
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