Epitaphs: An Unique Collection of Post Mortem Comment, Obituary Wit, and Quaint and Gruesome Fancy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Present day conditions of public feeling, aided by an almost universal censorship conducted by cemetery authorities, has practically ended the manufacture of absurd epitaphs.
In compiling a work Of this kind it is therefore obvious that the major part of its contents are, to say the least, not modern. Also that some Of the collection has previously appeared in previous publications.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical realm of epitaphs, exploring a collection of inscriptions from graveyards across various regions and eras. While acknowledging the decline of humorous epitaphs due to modern sensibilities and cemetery regulations, the author curates a selection of both unintentionally funny and deliberately witty inscriptions from past centuries. The book categorizes epitaphs into distinct groups, such as unconscious humor, deliberate humor, and those focused on occupations, providing a glimpse into the perspectives and values of societies past. Readers will encounter epitaphs that range from the poignant to the absurd, reflecting on themes of mortality, social norms, and the human tendency to find humor in unexpected places. By presenting these epitaphs within their historical context, this book offers a unique lens through which to understand how humor, grief, and commemoration have evolved over time. Ultimately, the book's exploration of epitaphs reveals not only the changing ways in which we remember the dead, but also the enduring human capacity for wit and reflection in the face of mortality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780259937487_0
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