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Epitaphs A Dying Art by Samuel Fanous English Hardcover Book

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The Nile on eBay Epitaphs by Samuel Fanous Epitaphs are a unique artform. This book brings together over 250 epitaphs from cemeteries, churchyards, funerary monuments and historical records - spanning the centuries with the best and most intriguing examples of the final word. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Epitaphs are words to be remembered by, short poems or phrases literally written in stone. They can be practical, carrying some variation of the familiar "Here Lies," but they can also be brilliantly creative with personally meaningful quotes or words written especially by or for the deceased. From the simple to the cleverly cryptic, epitaphs are meant to leave a lasting impression-and many certainly do. Epitaphs brings together more than 250 epitaphs from cemeteries, churchyards, monuments, and historical records. Some announce the cause of death with a surprisingly macabre sense of humor: "Here lies John Ross. Kicked by a hoss." Others wryly remind readers of their own impending mortality, such as a tombstone whose rhyming inscription reads "As I am now you will surely be. / Prepare thyself to follow me." In death as in life, many of the most famous writers were not at a loss for words. Emily Dickinson's concise wit is evident in her headstone's inscription "Called Back." Yeats encouraged the horsemen of the apocalypse to "pass by." Shakespeare's funerary monument at Stratford-upon-Avon carries the warning "Curst be he that moves my bones," an inscription many believe the Bard himself wrote to prevent his corpse from being exhumed in the name of research, a common practice at the time. As tribute to a form of expression that is very much alive, Epitaphs collects some of the most intriguing examples, many of which perfectly encapsulate the person buried beneath them. Notes A compilation of over 250 epitaphs from cemeteries, funerary monuments and historical records - memorable, intriguing, wry and humorous. Author Biography Samuel Fanous is a member of the English Faculty, University of Oxford. Long Description Epitaphs are words to be remembered by, short poems or phrases literally written in stone. They can be practical, carrying some variation of the familiar "Here Lies," but they can also be brilliantly creative with personally meaningful quotes or words written especially by or for the deceased. From the simple to the cleverly cryptic, epitaphs are meant to leave a lasting impression--and many certainly do. Epitaphs brings together more than 250 epitaphs from cemeteries, churchyards, monuments, and historical records. Some announce the cause of death with a surprisingly macabre sense of humor: "Here lies John Ross. Kicked by a hoss." Others wryly remind readers of their own impending mortality, such as a tombstone whose rhyming inscription reads "As I am now you will surely be. / Prepare thyself to follow me." In death as in life, many of the most famous writers were not at a loss for words. Emily Dickinson's concise wit is evident in her headstone's inscription "Called Back." Yeats encouraged the horsemen of the apocalypse to "pass by." Shakespeare's funerary monument at Stratford-upon-Avon carries the warning "Curst be he that moves my bones," an inscription many believe the Bard himself wrote to prevent his corpse from being exhumed in the name of research, a common practice at the time.As tribute to a form of expression that is very much alive, Epitaphs collects some of the most intriguing examples, many of which perfectly encapsulate the person buried beneath them. Description for Sales People * This compilation presents over 250 epitaphs from cemeteries, churchyards, funerary monuments and historical records.* Includes epitaphs of famous people as well as individuals who excelled at combining rhyme and humour to have the last laugh.* Memorable, wry, and humorous, this collection reveals the best and most intriguing examples of crafting the final word. Details ISBN 1851244514 Publisher Bodleian Library Language English ISBN-10 1851244514 ISBN-13 9781851244515 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Samuel Fanous Subtitle A Dying Art Short Title EPITAPHS DEWEY 082 Author Samuel Fanous Publication Date 2016-05-10 Imprint Bodleian Library UK Release Date 2016-05-10 NZ Release Date 2016-05-10 Pages 160 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-05-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130822701;

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