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“He who has read Kafka's Metamorphosis and can look into his mirror unflinching may technically be able to read print, but is illiterate in the only sense that matters.”

Quote by George Steiner

Book:Language and Silence

Work

Language and Silence

This book delves into the intricate relationship between language and silence, examining how language shapes our understanding of the world and the challenges it presents in conveying meaning and emotion. more

Author

George Steiner is an esteemed literary critic, born on April 23, 1929. His work spans a wide range of literary fields, including novels, poetry, drama, and philosophy. more

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