Death and Dying: Bloom's Literary Themes

Death and Dying (Bloom's Literary Themes)

by Blake Hobby

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2175 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	244 pages

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Death and Dying: Bloom's Literary Themes is a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the theme of death and dying in literature. The essays in this collection are written by leading scholars in the field of literary studies, and they provide a wide-ranging and insightful analysis of this important theme.

The essays in this collection are divided into four sections: "The Meaning of Death," "The Process of Dying," "The Aftermath of Death," and "Death and the Imagination." The first section explores the different ways that death has been conceptualized in different cultures and throughout history. The second section examines the physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences of dying. The third section looks at the ways in which death is represented in literature, and the fourth section explores the ways in which death can be a source of inspiration and creativity.

Death and Dying: Bloom's Literary Themes is an essential resource for anyone interested in the theme of death and dying in literature. The essays in this collection provide a comprehensive overview of the topic, and they offer a valuable insight into the ways in which literature can help us to understand and cope with death.

Table of Contents

• The Meaning of Death
• The Process of Dying
• The Aftermath of Death
• Death and the Imagination

Contributors

• Harold Bloom
• David Bromwich
• Robert Pinsky
• Helen Vendler
• Richard Wilbur

Reviews

"Death and Dying: Bloom's Literary Themes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the theme of death and dying in literature. The essays in this collection provide a comprehensive overview of the topic, and they offer a valuable insight into the ways in which literature can help us to understand and cope with death." — Choice

"Death and Dying: Bloom's Literary Themes is a rich and thought-provoking collection of essays that explore the theme of death and dying in literature. The essays in this collection are written by leading scholars in the field of literary studies, and they provide a wide-ranging and insightful analysis of this important theme." — Library Journal

Death and Dying (Bloom's Literary Themes)

by Blake Hobby

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2175 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	244 pages

FREE