Curious EpitaphsGood Press, 2019 M12 6 - 982 páginas Curious Epitaphs is a collection of unique and intriguing epitaphs gathered from gravestones around the world, offering a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of those who came before us. Written in a concise and poetic style, the epitaphs provide a window into different cultural attitudes towards death and remembrance. The book's literary context lies within the realm of non-fiction and cultural studies, shedding light on the intersection of language, art, and mortality. Each epitaph is analyzed for its symbolic and historical significance, making this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the human experience. Various's meticulous research and thoughtful commentary enhance the overall literary value of the collection. The author's keen eye for detail and passion for uncovering the hidden stories behind each epitaph make this book a valuable contribution to the field of cultural studies. I highly recommend Curious Epitaphs to readers looking to explore the rich tapestry of human existence through the lens of gravestone inscriptions. |
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Typographical Epitaphs | |
Good and Faithful Servants | |
Curious Epitaphs | |
Epitaphs on Musicians and Actors | |
Old Cookery | |
Epitaphs on Sportsmen | |
Bacchanalian Epitaphs | |
Epitaphs on Parish Clerks and Sextons | |
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Anno Domini Barwick-in-Elmet bearing the following Beneath this stone bless'd blest Blidworth born Braddan burial-ground buried Cathedral Cave chimney money Christ Church churchyard clay death December departed Derbyshire died doth dust earth erected faithful fame famous Farewell following epitaph following inscription following lines Franklin friends Gaskoin George George Cruikshank grave gravestone graveyard head heart Heaven honest honour hope Hudibras Hull inscribed interred James JAMES QUIN JOHN MACBETH JOHN SPONG King King of Northumbria laid lies the body lived London Lord lyeth Mary memory of JOHN memory of THOMAS memory of WILLIAM monument mortal native ne'er o'er parish clerk Phoebe Hessel placed poet poor printer Queen Reader remains remembrance rest royal Sacred Samuel Sarah says servant sleep soldier soul Stoney Middleton Sunderland Point Table of Contents tablet tear thee thou tomb tombstone Twas wife WILLIAM HOGARTH Worcestershire worms Yorkshire