Lola Pons presents new essay on silence in Hispanic culture

Lola Pons, a researcher and professor at the University of Seville, has released a new essay titled “El dedo en los labios,” published by Taurus. The work explores the cultural and linguistic implications of silence within Hispanic society.

Pons examines how silence functions as a communicative element rather than a mere void. She notes that interpretations of silence vary significantly across cultures, such as the difference between European and Japanese social cues. The book traces the history of what has been left unsaid through various mediums, including canonical literature, linguistic history, dictionaries, and social media, to define the historical evolution of society.