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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsThe Oxford Book of Deathby D J Enright
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"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. About the AuthorAbout the Editor: D.J. Enright, a well-known poet and critic, has taught at universities in Egypt, England, Japan, Germany, Thailand, and Singapore. His books include Shakespeare and the Students, The Oxford Book of Contemporary Verse 1945-1980, and Collected Poems. Table of ContentsDefinitions — Views and attitudes — The hour of death — Suicide — Mourning — Graveyards and funerals — Resurrections and immortalities — Hereafters — Revenants — War, plague and persecution — Love and death — Children — Animals — Epitaphs, requiems and last words. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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