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Title: A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier

Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "A Discourse of Life and Death" by Ph. Mornay is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 16th century. The text explores profound themes surrounding the human condition, the burdens of life, and the acceptance of death, contrasting the temporary frustrations of mortal existence with the promise of eternal life beyond death. The narrative reflects deep existential thoughts and is likely aimed at readers interested in philosophical or theological discourse. The opening of the work sets a contemplative tone, presenting life as a continuous struggle marked by toil and suffering. Mornay reflects on human tendencies to fear death despite it being portrayed as a release from life's hardships. Through vivid metaphors and rhetorical questions, the author illustrates the paradoxes of life and death, positing that rather than fearing death, we should embrace it as a passage to peace and fulfillment. This segment introduces a rich exploration of ideas about existence, urging the reader to reflect on the futility of worldly pursuits and the transient nature of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mornay, Philippe de, seigneur du Plessis-Marly, 1549-1623

Author: Garnier, Robert, 1544-1590

Translator: Pembroke, Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of, 1561-1621

EBook No.: 21789

Published: Jun 10, 2007

Downloads: 314

Language: English

Subject: Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama

Subject: Death -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21789:2 2007-06-10T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Pembroke, Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Garnier, Robert Mornay, Philippe de, seigneur du Plessis-Marly en 1
2024-11-10T10:50:55Z A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier

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Title: A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier

Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "A Discourse of Life and Death" by Ph. Mornay is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 16th century. The text explores profound themes surrounding the human condition, the burdens of life, and the acceptance of death, contrasting the temporary frustrations of mortal existence with the promise of eternal life beyond death. The narrative reflects deep existential thoughts and is likely aimed at readers interested in philosophical or theological discourse. The opening of the work sets a contemplative tone, presenting life as a continuous struggle marked by toil and suffering. Mornay reflects on human tendencies to fear death despite it being portrayed as a release from life's hardships. Through vivid metaphors and rhetorical questions, the author illustrates the paradoxes of life and death, positing that rather than fearing death, we should embrace it as a passage to peace and fulfillment. This segment introduces a rich exploration of ideas about existence, urging the reader to reflect on the futility of worldly pursuits and the transient nature of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mornay, Philippe de, seigneur du Plessis-Marly, 1549-1623

Author: Garnier, Robert, 1544-1590

Translator: Pembroke, Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of, 1561-1621

EBook No.: 21789

Published: Jun 10, 2007

Downloads: 314

Language: English

Subject: Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama

Subject: Death -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:21789:3 2007-06-10T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Pembroke, Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Garnier, Robert Mornay, Philippe de, seigneur du Plessis-Marly en 1