In Mark Helprin's "Winter's Tale," the atmosphere is described as eerily still and cold, creating an impression of desolation. The absence of open windows and the frozen trees contribute to a setting that feels lifeless, as if the environment itself is holding its breath. This chilling stillness evokes a sense of foreboding and gloom, suggesting a place devoid of warmth and vitality. Christiana perceives this unsettling silence as indicative of a...