Isbn: 9780259051589 - studien zu den griechischen grabschriften (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the attitudes towards death held by people of ancient Greece, through a meticulously gathered collection of grave epitaphs from the period. The author paints a captivating picture of the emotions and thoughts prompted by mortality and the loss of loved ones, as witnessed by ancient Greek poets and other observers. These texts reveal a complex tapestry of beliefs and feelings about death and the afterlife, including the fear of the unknown, the resignation to the inevitable, the solace found in the idea of an afterlife, and the deep, aching grief over the loss of loved ones. Through this revealing collection of epitaphs, the author offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs and emotions of people who lived over two thousand years ago, inviting readers of today to reflect on their own. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…