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The Oxford Book of Death
D J Enright
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Description for The Oxford Book of Death
Paperback. 'Reading for this anthology,' says D. J. Enright in his introduction, 'I was moved to the thought that on no theme have writers shown themselves more lively.' Editor(s): Enright, D.J. Series: Oxford Books of Prose & Verse. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 268.
The inescapable reality of death has given rise to much of literature's most profound and moving work. D. J. Enright's wonderfully eclectic selection presents the words of poet and novelist, scientist and philosopher, mystic and sceptic. And alongside these 'professional' writers, he allows the voices of ordinary people to be heard; for this is a subject on which there are no real experts and wisdom lies in many unexpected places.
The inescapable reality of death has given rise to much of literature's most profound and moving work. D. J. Enright's wonderfully eclectic selection presents the words of poet and novelist, scientist and philosopher, mystic and sceptic. And alongside these 'professional' writers, he allows the voices of ordinary people to be heard; for this is a subject on which there are no real experts and wisdom lies in many unexpected places.
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Oxford Books of Prose & Verse
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199556526
SKU
V9780199556526
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About D J Enright
D. J. Enright (1920-2002), poet, novelist, and critic, was born in Royal Leamington Spa, the son of a postman. He was educated at Leamington College and Downing College, Cambridge. His first collection of poetry, The laughing hyena and other poems was published in 1953. This was followed by an anthology Poets of the 1950s (1955) which gathered together the work ... Read more
Reviews for The Oxford Book of Death
Review from previous edition learned, original, serious, yet always enjoyable, as well as frequently surprising
Geoffrey Grigson
extensive and enjoyable ... first rate
Anthony Powell, Daily Telegraph
a tonic as well as a wholesome draught of mortality
John Carey, Sunday Times
salutary, sometimes breathtaking, finally life-enhancing
Times Educational Supplement
excellent ... [Enright] ... Read more
Geoffrey Grigson
extensive and enjoyable ... first rate
Anthony Powell, Daily Telegraph
a tonic as well as a wholesome draught of mortality
John Carey, Sunday Times
salutary, sometimes breathtaking, finally life-enhancing
Times Educational Supplement
excellent ... [Enright] ... Read more