Gleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs
Uncovering the Stories Behind Curious EpitaphsBy Horatio Edward Norfolk
Length3h 18m
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In "Gleanings in Graveyards: A Collection of Curious Epitaphs," Horatio Edward Norfolk presents a fascinating anthology of epitaphs that illuminate the intersection of mortality, memory, and cultural expression. Capturing a wide array of poetic styles, from the whimsical to the poignant, Norfolk's work is not merely an exploration of mortality but a commentary on how society memorializes its dead. Each epitaph is placed in its historical context, revealing the social norms, values, and beliefs of the eras and cultures from which they originate. Norfolk'Äôs meticulous scholarship and evocative prose invite readers to ponder the profound narratives embedded in these brief inscriptions. Horatio Edward Norfolk, a noted historian and poet, has long been captivated by the ways communities express grief and reverence. His extensive background in literary studies and anthropology informs this collection, enabling him to weave together the aesthetic and anthropological dimensions of epitaphs. Drawing from his own experiences in graveyards around the world, Norfolk channels a deep respect for those interred, presenting their stories with candor and creativity. "Gleanings in Graveyards" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate the complexity of human emotion and the artistry of language. Whether you are a lover of poetry, a history buff, or simply intrigued by the stories that lie beneath tombstones, Norfolk'Äôs collection will challenge your perceptions about life, death, and the legacies we leave behind.
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GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26CAIUS COLLEGE CHAPEL, A.D. 1613:—
2EPITAPHS.
27ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE.
3Bedfordshire.
28ST. MARY’S, CAMBRIDGE.
4COLMWORTH.
29CAMBRIDGE.
5EDWORTH.
30ELY.
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6LUTON.
31Cheshire.
7Berkshire.
32PRESBURY.
8BUCKLEBURY.
33DAVENHAM.
9WEST WOODHAY.
34CHESTER.
10OLD WINDSOR.
35CHESTER.
11ALDWORTH.
36WESTON.
12NEWBURY.
37ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, CHESTER.
13CHADDLEWORTH.
38GAWSWORTH.
14PEWSEY.
39Cornwall.
15ALLWORTH CHAPEL, WINDSOR.
40TRURO.
16Buckinghamshire.
41PENRYN.
17DATCHET.
42CALSTOCK.
18HIGH WYCOMBE.
43ST. PAUL’S CHURCHYARD, MOUSEHOLE.
19IVER.
44STRATTON.
20FARNHAM.
45SOUTH PETHERWIN.
21WYCOMBE.
46LANDULPH.
22Cambridgeshire.
47ST. AGNES.
23ALL SAINT’S CHURCH, CAMBRIDGE.
48GUNWALLOE.
24SOHAM
49GRADE.
25ALL SAINTS’, CAMBRIDGE.
50CALSTOCK.
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