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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EDMUND BLUNDEN ( 1896-1974 ) , ' The Midnight Skaters ' Do not go gentle into that good night , Old age should burn and rave at close of day ; Rage , rage against the dying of the light . Though wise men at their end know dark is right ...
EDMUND BLUNDEN ( 1896-1974 ) , ' The Midnight Skaters ' Do not go gentle into that good night , Old age should burn and rave at close of day ; Rage , rage against the dying of the light . Though wise men at their end know dark is right ...
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At night a gas tank burned and I saw the reflection in the river . We stayed in the park one night . Next day I went to Taiko Bridge and met my girl friends Kikuki and Murakami . They were looking for their mothers .
At night a gas tank burned and I saw the reflection in the river . We stayed in the park one night . Next day I went to Taiko Bridge and met my girl friends Kikuki and Murakami . They were looking for their mothers .
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1662 , his wife and several children , St John the Baptist's , Burford Warm summer sun shine kindly here : Warm summer wind blow softly here : Green sod above lie light , lie light : Good - night , Dear Heart : good - night ...
1662 , his wife and several children , St John the Baptist's , Burford Warm summer sun shine kindly here : Warm summer wind blow softly here : Green sod above lie light , lie light : Good - night , Dear Heart : good - night ...
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