The Oxford Book of Death - Couverture souple

Enright, D. J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0192820133 ISBN 13 : 9780192820136

Editeur : Oxford Paperbacks, 1987

Synopsis

"Reading for this anthology," writes D.J. Enright, "I was moved to the thought that on no theme have writers shown themselves more lively." A survivor of Belsen voiced the same sentiment when, reflecting on the concentration camps, he wrote, "When in death we are in the midst of life." By turns poignant, tragic, comic, and inspiriting, this anthology of thoughts about death ranges from ancient times to the present day and includes quotes from philosophers, scientists, literary figures, and common men. Arranged under headings such as "Love," "War," "Last Words," and "Children," these selections show the varied, sometimes surprising, reactions of the dying and the bereaved to the final human act.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

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 of contemporary poets that became known as 'The Movement'. His own poetry was straightforward, sometimes ironic and almost in the style of light verse, often dealing with themes of inequality. In fiction, D.J. Enright recreated his own experiences of a British academic in a foreign country. His first novel, Academic Year (1955), has been compared with Kingsley Amis's Lucky Jim. Enright published several books for children, including the novels The Joke Shop (1976), Wild Ghost Chase (1978) and Beyond Land's End (1979).

Revue de presse

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] has gathered a fine harvest and cleverly kept melancholy in check (The Guardian)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 1987
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0192820133
• ISBN 13: 9780192820136
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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