The Oxford Book of DeathDennis Joseph Enright Oxford University Press, 1983 - 351 psl. "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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... earth ? Not forever on earth ; only a little while here . Although it be jade , it will be broken , Although it be gold , it is crushed , Although it be quetzal feather , it is torn asunder . Not forever on earth ; only a little while ...
... earth ? Not forever on earth ; only a little while here . Although it be jade , it will be broken , Although it be gold , it is crushed , Although it be quetzal feather , it is torn asunder . Not forever on earth ; only a little while ...
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... earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof , the earth and everything that dwells therein . ' The priest scattered earth in the form of a cross over the body of Marya Nikolayevna . They sang " The souls of the just ' . Then a fearful ...
... earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof , the earth and everything that dwells therein . ' The priest scattered earth in the form of a cross over the body of Marya Nikolayevna . They sang " The souls of the just ' . Then a fearful ...
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... earth that lightly covers her . HERRICK , ' Epitaph upon a Child that died ' Thou Mother dear and thou my Father's shade , To you I now commit the gentle maid , Erotion , my little love , my sweet ; Let not her shuddering spirit fear to ...
... earth that lightly covers her . HERRICK , ' Epitaph upon a Child that died ' Thou Mother dear and thou my Father's shade , To you I now commit the gentle maid , Erotion , my little love , my sweet ; Let not her shuddering spirit fear to ...
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