The Noise of Time

Main Ideas

• The conflict between art and power: the book examines how a political regime influences an artist's creativity and personal freedom.
• The life and work of Dmitri Shostakovich: the novel focuses on the biography and inner world of the renowned composer, his battle with internal and external demons.
• Fear and compromise: an exploration of how fear of repression and the need for compromise affect one's personality and creativity.
• Memory and history: reflections on how personal and historical events shape a person's memory and identity.
• Moral dilemmas: the book raises questions about the moral choices and responsibilities of an artist towards society and themselves.