02210cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500280016426400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850802170040952011840062653400450181065300220185585600430187724936UtSlPG20260610133554.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCobb, Irvin S.q(Irvin Shrewsbury),d1876-194414aThe Thunders of Silence 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-03-29  aProduced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"The Thunders of Silence" by Irvin S. Cobb is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The book touches on themes of political dissent, free speech, and societal discord during a tumultuous period marked by World War I. It reflects on the political landscape of the time, exploring the character of Congressman Jason Mallard, who becomes an increasingly controversial figure as he speaks out against the war.  The story unfolds through Congressman Mallard's experience as he challenges the prevailing sentiments of patriotism and militarism in his country. Described as a gifted orator, Mallard finds himself isolated and vilified for his outspoken stance on peace and disarmament, drawing both fervent supporters and vehement detractors. As he faces growing hostility and disdain from the press and public, the narrative builds towards an exploration of the power of silence as a weapon against his influence. Ultimately, Cobb illustrates the devastating psychological effects of societal rejection and the profound silence that can engulf even the most vociferous voices, culminating in a tragic conclusion for Mallard. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24936