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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John WEBSTER ( c.1580-6.1625 ) , The Duchess of Malfi ' Well , ' said I , if it must be so , you have at least the satisfaction of leaving all your friends , your brother's family in particular , in great prosperity .
John WEBSTER ( c.1580-6.1625 ) , The Duchess of Malfi ' Well , ' said I , if it must be so , you have at least the satisfaction of leaving all your friends , your brother's family in particular , in great prosperity .
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Why , there's Baretti , who is to be tried for his life tomorrow , friends have risen up for him on every side ; yet if he ... BoswELL , Life of Johnson The truth is , nobody suffered more from pungent sorrow at a friend's death than ...
Why , there's Baretti , who is to be tried for his life tomorrow , friends have risen up for him on every side ; yet if he ... BoswELL , Life of Johnson The truth is , nobody suffered more from pungent sorrow at a friend's death than ...
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My female friends , whose tender hearts Have better learned to act their parts , Receive the news in doleful dumps : The Dean is dead ( and what is trumps ? ) ' Then Lord have mercy on his soul . ( Ladies , I'll venture for the Vole ...
My female friends , whose tender hearts Have better learned to act their parts , Receive the news in doleful dumps : The Dean is dead ( and what is trumps ? ) ' Then Lord have mercy on his soul . ( Ladies , I'll venture for the Vole ...
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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 |
| Originalas iš | Mičigano universitetas |
| Pakeista skaitmenine forma | 22 gegužės 2008 |
| ISBN | 0192141295, 9780192141293 |
| Ilgis | 351 psl. |
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