02253cam a22003373u 4500 23061 UtSlPG 20260610133529.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Schnitzler, Arthur, 1862-1931 The Dead Are Silent : 1907 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-17 Produced by David Widger "The Dead Are Silent" by Arthur Schnitzler is a dramatic short story written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the tumultuous emotions of a romantic entanglement exacerbated by societal expectations and personal tragedy. The narrative addresses themes of love, guilt, and the consequences of choices made in moments of desperation and fear. The story follows the tragic encounter between Franz and Emma, a couple caught in a forbidden romance. As they attempt to escape the constraints of their lives, disaster strikes when their carriage overturns, resulting in Franz's severe injury. In a panic, Emma flees the scene, grappling with her emotions as she leaves him behind. As she returns home, she is haunted by the fear of discovery and the potential consequences of her actions. The narrative explores her internal turmoil, culminating in a moment of chilling realization when she speaks the words “the dead are silent,” symbolizing both the end of their relationship and the burdensome silence that follows her tragic choice. The story profoundly examines the themes of love, cowardice, and the haunting silence of mortality, leaving the reader with a sense of unease and reflection on the nature of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adultery -- Fiction Short stories Psychological fiction Death -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23061 64126 64126