Language and Silence

Language and Silence

◆ A classic masterpiece by George Steiner, the greatest mind in contemporary literature and a master of contemporary humanist criticism. ◆ A poignant modern apocalypse, a broad humanist vision. Its theme—a profound reflection on political atrocities—is profoundly contemporary. Its literary exploration, combined with a historical perspective and a concern for the present, is a classic work that can guide us to re-evaluate ourselves and our times. ◆ Renowned scholar Leo Ou-fan Lee offers a heartfelt preface. This book is George Steiner's magnum opus and a classic of 20th-century Western humanistic criticism. Its core themes are language, literary criticism, and humanism (and anti-humanism). The essays collected here, written in different periods, share a fundamental theme: the life of language. For Steiner, language represents culture. However, several inhumane currents in the modern West (particularly the Nazis) have led to the abuse and pollution of language and culture, silencing Western literary creation. Therefore, after experiencing these devastations, what is the future of language and the real world it relates to? What responsibilities should critics and intellectuals bear in this process?

2013-11-01

上海人民出版社

Century Wenjing

446

9787208113954