Silence and the Word

Silence and the Word is a diverse collection by Mary Anne Mohanraj that spans various genres, including erotica, immigrant narratives, romantic poetry, and thought-provoking essays. The anthology features pieces like the magical-realist story “Esthely Blue,” the eerie “At the Gates of the City,” and the award-winning “A Gentle Man,” which delves into an immigrant father's struggles to balance his own yearnings with his children's desires. Mohanraj's work daringly investigates themes of sexuality, ethnicity, and the complexities of human relationships.