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Book Synopsis: The graveyards of old New England hold an incredible range of poetic messages in the epitaphs etched into the gravestones, each a profound expression of emotion, culture, religion, and literature. These epitaphs are old, but their themes are timeless: mourning and faith, grief and hope, loss, and memory. This book tells the story of a years-long walk among gravestones and shares insights gained along the way. It identifies the source texts and authors chosen for these stones; interprets something of the tastes and beliefs of the people who did the choosing; offers some hypotheses on the various ways these texts were accessible to readers in remote towns and villages; gives a brief summary of the religious context of the times; and reflects on how the language and literature chosen for these epitaphs express these peoples' conflicted and evolving attitudes towards life, death, and eternity.
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Discover the poetic beauty hidden within the graveyards of old New England with the captivating book, "Reading the Gravestones of Old New England". These gravestones serve as timeless expressions of emotion, culture, religion, and literature, each epitaph telling a profound story of mourning, faith, grief, and hope. Immerse yourself in the insights gained from years-long walks among these sacred resting places.
Delve into the fascinating world of source texts and authors chosen to adorn these gravestones, gaining a glimpse into the tastes and beliefs of the individuals responsible for their selection. Uncover the mysteries of how these texts were made accessible to readers in remote towns and villages, igniting your curiosity about the methods employed in times long past.
Transport yourself back in time as you explore the religious context of the eras in which these gravestones were erected. Gain a deeper understanding of the conflicted and evolving attitudes towards life, death, and eternity that these epitaphs reflect, serving as a powerful testament to the human experience.
Embark on a captivating journey through history and literature by purchasing "Reading the Gravestones of Old New England" today. Uncover the hidden stories etched in stone and allow the words of the past to resonate within your soul.
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