Death in LiteratureColumbia University Press, 1980 - 451 pages This book will show the richness and diversity of death as a subject in a variety of literary genres. Second, it will demonstrate the timelessness of the subject of death in literature, as evidence by selections ranging from 2300 B.C. to A.D. 1979. Third, it will reflect a variety of cultural traditions through selections from India, China, Japan, Greece, Nigeria, Lebanon, Russia, Germany, England, France, Spain, Ireland, and the United States. Fourth, it will be a helpful book for teaching courses on death in the humanities and a beneficial book for all persons who want to enrich their lives by sensitizing themselves to the mortality shared by us all. |
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... head flames thick and fast Threw forth , till on the left side opening wide , Likest to thee in shape and countenance bright , Then shining heavenly fair , a goddess armed , Out of thy head I sprung . Amazement seized All th ' host of ...
... head flames thick and fast Threw forth , till on the left side opening wide , Likest to thee in shape and countenance bright , Then shining heavenly fair , a goddess armed , Out of thy head I sprung . Amazement seized All th ' host of ...
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... head was whirling . " Why is it all wrapped up like this ? " exclaimed the woman sharply , and turned towards him . There was not a moment to lose . He pulled the ax out , swung it up with both hands , hardly conscious of what he was ...
... head was whirling . " Why is it all wrapped up like this ? " exclaimed the woman sharply , and turned towards him . There was not a moment to lose . He pulled the ax out , swung it up with both hands , hardly conscious of what he was ...
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... head and arm allowed , he surveyed the room . Two young men - apparently nephews , one of whom was a high - school pupil — were leaving the room , crossing themselves as they did so . An old woman was standing motionless , and a lady ...
... head and arm allowed , he surveyed the room . Two young men - apparently nephews , one of whom was a high - school pupil — were leaving the room , crossing themselves as they did so . An old woman was standing motionless , and a lady ...
Contents
DEATH PERSONIFIED | 43 |
Emily Dickinson Because I Could Not Stop for Death | 61 |
PERSONAL VIEWS OF THE DYING | 72 |
Copyright | |
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