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Title: Dealings with the Dead, Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Meredith Bach and the Online
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Summary: "Dealings with the Dead, Volume 2" by Lucius M. Sargent is a collection of musings and anecdotes reflecting on mortality, society, and the customs surrounding death, written in the mid-19th century. It presents a unique narrative voice, characterized by wit and a keen observation of societal norms related to remembrance and burial practices, particularly in relation to the deceased elite of Boston. Through its humorous yet poignant style, the text explores themes of life, death, and the eccentricities inherent in human behavior toward both. The opening of the work presents a vivid tableau of Sargent's reflections on historical figures of Boston's aristocracy and their funeral attire, emphasizing the absurdity and grandeur of past sartorial choices. As he recounts tales of individuals like Colonel Barnabas Clarke and Tailor Tommy Marshall, the author blends historical anecdotes with personal observation, presenting a tapestry of societal commentary. Through these stories, Sargent also raises questions regarding cultural rituals around death, particularly humorously critiquing the practices, such as the Irish wake, while discussing the serious implications of premature burial. This blend of humor with thoughtful inquiry sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the dead and the living's relationship with them, inviting readers to ponder the nature of existence and the legacies we leave behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sargent, Lucius M. (Lucius Manlius), 1786-1867

EBook No.: 39675

Published: May 12, 2012

Downloads: 292

Language: English

Subject: Death

Subject: Funeral rites and ceremonies

Subject: Funeral rites and ceremonies -- United States

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Dealings with the Dead, Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau, Meredith Bach and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive.)

Summary: "Dealings with the Dead, Volume 2" by Lucius M. Sargent is a collection of musings and anecdotes reflecting on mortality, society, and the customs surrounding death, written in the mid-19th century. It presents a unique narrative voice, characterized by wit and a keen observation of societal norms related to remembrance and burial practices, particularly in relation to the deceased elite of Boston. Through its humorous yet poignant style, the text explores themes of life, death, and the eccentricities inherent in human behavior toward both. The opening of the work presents a vivid tableau of Sargent's reflections on historical figures of Boston's aristocracy and their funeral attire, emphasizing the absurdity and grandeur of past sartorial choices. As he recounts tales of individuals like Colonel Barnabas Clarke and Tailor Tommy Marshall, the author blends historical anecdotes with personal observation, presenting a tapestry of societal commentary. Through these stories, Sargent also raises questions regarding cultural rituals around death, particularly humorously critiquing the practices, such as the Irish wake, while discussing the serious implications of premature burial. This blend of humor with thoughtful inquiry sets the tone for a reflective exploration of the dead and the living's relationship with them, inviting readers to ponder the nature of existence and the legacies we leave behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sargent, Lucius M. (Lucius Manlius), 1786-1867

EBook No.: 39675

Published: May 12, 2012

Downloads: 292

Language: English

Subject: Death

Subject: Funeral rites and ceremonies

Subject: Funeral rites and ceremonies -- United States

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.