Applause, and then Silence

Philosophical essays on topics such as writing skills, title, motto, and dedication are delightfully thought-provoking and quotable. They are meant to test our vanities, and extend our understanding of social signs and meanings. A crisp and easy going style doesn't take away from the brilliance of this author's writing.

Moris Farhi in his introduction to the book said: ‘For Finci is of the breed of liberators. And in these ruminations he meditates on questions that pertain to writers, to the...