Bibliograph

The book of eulogies, a collection of memorial tributes, poetry, essays, and letters of condolence, edited with commentary by Phyllis Theroux

Type

Label

The book of eulogies, a collection of memorial tributes, poetry, essays, and letters of condolence, edited with commentary by Phyllis Theroux

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The book of eulogies

Oclc number

36364104

Responsibility statement

edited with commentary by Phyllis Theroux

Sub title

a collection of memorial tributes, poetry, essays, and letters of condolence

Table Of Contents

Part I: public treasures : The creators -- A nation's heroes and martyrs -- Public servants -- Reformers and renegades -- Warriors in the African-American story -- A nation's dead -- The eulogy as social commentary -- Death be not solemn -- Part II: private lives : Parents -- Children -- Brothers and others -- Such good friends -- Animal loves -- Part III: words of consolation : What death means -- Grief defined -- Letters of condolence -- Poetry

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