Night And Silence by Maurice Level
The novel follows the story of a young man, Pierre, who is struggling to make his way in the world. He is a dreamer, and his dreams are often filled with visions of a better life. He is also a romantic, and he falls in love with a beautiful woman, but his love is unrequited. Pierre's life is further complicated when he is accused of a crime he did not commit. He is sent to prison, and while there, he meets a mysterious figure who helps him to escape. The novel follows Pierre as he attempts to make a new life for himself, and as he struggles to come to terms with his past. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship and love, and learns to accept himself for who he is. Night and Silence is a powerful and moving story of redemption and hope. It is a story of courage and resilience, and of the power of the human spirit.
By Maurice Level · First published 1926 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror · 1,406 words
First lines
They were old, crippled, horrible. The woman hobbled about on two crutches; one of the men, blind, walked with his eyes shut, his hands outstretched, his fingers spread open; the other, a deaf-mute, followed with his head lowered, rarely raising the sad, restless eyes that were the only sign of life in his impassive face.
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Night And Silence is listed on Textopian as a short story by Maurice Level, dated 1926 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Maurice Level
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Fiction
- Length: 1,406 words
- Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery and suspense, as night and silence are often associated with secrets and unknowns.
- Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of danger and excitement, as night and silence can be associated with a sense of fear and anticipation.
- Horror — The title of the book implies a sense of dread and terror, as night and silence can be associated with a sense of fear and the unknown.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Maurice Level and is not based on real events.
Tags
mystery · suspense · thriller · crime · dark · psychological · noir · literary · French literature · short stories · death · human nature