Wreath For The Tomb: Or Extracts From Eminent Writers On Death And Eternity (1842)

""A Wreath for the Tomb"" is a collection of writings on death and eternity from some of the most prominent writers of the time. Compiled by Edward Hitchcock and originally published in 1842, this book contains extracts from the works of authors such as John Milton, William Shakespeare, and Samuel Johnson. The writings cover a range of topics related to death, including the fear of dying, the afterlife, and the mourning process. The collection is meant to provide comfort and solace to those who have lost loved ones, as well as to offer insights into the human experience of death. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the human experience of mortality.With An Introductory Essay And Sermon On The Lessons Taught By Sickness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.