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Death Poems: Classic, Contemporary, Witty, Serious, Tearjerking, Wise, Profound, Angry, Funny, Spiritual, Atheistic, Uncertain,
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Pretty Much Every Poet In Every Age Has Written About Death And Dying. Along With Love, It Might Be The Most Popular Subject In Poetry. Yet, Until Now, No Anthology Has Gathered The Best And Most Famous Of These Verses In One Place.This Collection Ranges Dramatically. With More Than 320 Poems, It Goes Across All Of History, From The Ancients Straight Through To Today. Across Countries And Languages, Across Schools Of Poetry. You'Ll Find A Plethora Of Approacheswitty, Humorous, Deadly Serious, Tearjerking, Wise, Profound, Angry, Spiritual, Atheistic, Uncertain, Highly Personal, Political, Mythic, Earthy, And Only Occasionally Morbid.Every Angle You Can Think Of Is Coveredthe Deaths Of Children, Lost Loves, Funeral Rites, Close Calls, Eating Meat, Serial Killers, The Death Penalty, Roadkill, The Underworld, Reincarnation, Elegies For Famous People, Death As An Equalizer, Death As A Junk Man, Death As A Child, The Death Of God, The Death Of Death . . . .You'Ll Find Death Poetry'S Greatest Hits, Including: Because I Could Not Stop For Death By Emily Dickinson To An Athlete Dying Young By A.E. Housman Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night By Dylan Thomas When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom'D By Walt Whitman Annabel Lee By Edgar Allan Poethe Rest Of The Band Includes . . .Jane Austen, Mary Jo Bang, Willis Barnstone, Charles Baudelaire, William Blake, Charlotte Bront, Lord Byron, Lucille Clifton, Andrei Codrescu, Wanda Coleman, Billy Collins, Ralph Waldo Emerson, T.S. Eliot, Nick Flynn, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Frost, Kimiko Hahn, Homer, Victor Hugo, Langston Hughes, James Joyce, C.S. Lewis, Amy Lowell, W.S. Merwin, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Pablo Neruda, Thich Nhat Hanh, Friedrich Nietzsche, Wilfred Owen, Rainer Maria Rilke, Christina Rossetti, Rumi, Sappho, Shakespeare, Wallace Stevens, Ruth Stone, Wislawa Szymborska, W.B. Yeats, And A Few Hundred More.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What themes are explored in the collection of death poems? A: The collection explores a wide range of themes related to death, including the deaths of children, lost loves, funeral rites, and philosophical reflections on mortality. It features various approaches, such as humorous, serious, and spiritual perspectives.
- Q: Who are some of the featured poets in the anthology? A: Notable poets featured in the anthology include Emily Dickinson, A.E. Housman, Dylan Thomas, Walt Whitman, and Edgar Allan Poe, among many others like William Blake, T.S. Eliot, and Pablo Neruda.
- Q: How many poems are included in the collection? A: The anthology includes over 320 poems that span various historical periods and cultural backgrounds.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of this anthology? A: The anthology was published on November 1, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this anthology suitable for all readers? A: Yes, the anthology offers a diverse range of poems that cater to various tastes and perspectives on death, making it suitable for both casual readers and poetry enthusiasts.
- Q: Does the collection include modern poets? A: Yes, the anthology includes both classic and contemporary poets, providing a comprehensive overview of death poetry across different eras.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style in the poems? A: The poems in this collection feature a variety of styles, ranging from witty and humorous to profound and serious, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the subject of death.
- Q: Are there any specific poems that are highly recommended? A: Some highly recommended poems include 'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' by Emily Dickinson and 'Do not go gentle into that good night' by Dylan Thomas, which are celebrated for their impactful themes and language.