Edgar Allan Poe's stories "Ligeia" (1838) and "The Tell-Tale Heart" (1843) both explore themes of madness and offer intriguing contrasts to Aiken's "Silent Snow, Secret Snow."

Ray Bradbury's tale, "The Earth Men" (1948), which was later included in The Martian Chronicles (1952), presents a unique twist on the typical insanity narrative, providing a valuable comparison with Aiken's story.

In Chapter Two of Freud’s Civilization and its Discontents (1930), the roots of alienation are examined, offering insight into Paul Hasleman's disconnection from reality.

Arthur Rimbaud’s "A Season in Hell" (1870) is an extended poem that delves into the estrangement of a young poet.

Conrad Aiken's "Senlin: A Biography" is frequently analyzed alongside "Silent Snow, Secret Snow."