The story of silence. From the Renaissance to the present day

What is silence? How to express it, understand and explain it? What role did it play in human history? The French historian Alain Corbin, known for his research in the field of feelings, answers these questions. Masterfully manipulating quotations and allusions, the author offers both a historical and deep psychological analysis of silence, presenting his views and findings in an accessible form. The book is aimed at a wide audience.