The Oxford Book of Death"Reading for this anthology," writes D.J. Enright, "I was moved to the thought that on no theme have writers shown themselves more lively." A survivor of Belsen voiced the same sentiment when, reflecting on the concentration camps, he wrote, "When in death we are in the midst of life." By turns poignant, tragic, comic, and inspiring, this anthology of thoughts about death ranges from ancient times to the present day--including almost 900 selections by poets, novelists, philosophers, scientists, and common people. Arranged under headings such as "Love," "War," "Last Words," and "Children," these selections show the varied, sometimes surprising, reactions of the dying and the bereaved to the final human act. |
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When told that she was actually dying and that it would not last long , she relaxed and said ' In that case it is very simple , but would it be peculiar if I asked to have the Last Sacraments again ? ' Manya Harari : Memoirs 190669 ...
When told that she was actually dying and that it would not last long , she relaxed and said ' In that case it is very simple , but would it be peculiar if I asked to have the Last Sacraments again ? ' Manya Harari : Memoirs 190669 ...
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I asked him to speak truthfully and hide nothing . With much to do and enjoy , I wanted to use completely every last day . To make plans for my remaining days I asked how long I had to live . The rather innocent Dr Horiuchi thought for ...
I asked him to speak truthfully and hide nothing . With much to do and enjoy , I wanted to use completely every last day . To make plans for my remaining days I asked how long I had to live . The rather innocent Dr Horiuchi thought for ...
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Byron asked me to preserve the skull for him ; but remembering that he had formerly used one as a drinking - cup , I was determined Shelley's should not be so profaned ... After the fire was well kindled ... more wine was poured over ...
Byron asked me to preserve the skull for him ; but remembering that he had formerly used one as a drinking - cup , I was determined Shelley's should not be so profaned ... After the fire was well kindled ... more wine was poured over ...
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| Pavadinimas | The Oxford Book of Death |
| Redaktorius | Dennis Joseph Enright |
| Sudarė | Dennis Joseph Enright |
| Leidimas | pakartotinai išspausdintas |
| Leidėjas | Oxford University Press, 1983 |
| ISBN | 0192141295, 9780192141293 |
| Ilgis | 351 psl. |
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