Poems and Readings for Funerals

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Poems and Readings for Funerals
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Julia Watson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreAnthologies
ISBN/Barcode 9780141014968
ClassificationsDewey:808.8
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 1 April 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Words of sadness and loss, comfort and consolation Summoning the words to express our feelings of loss for a loved one in the days following a death can feel almost impossible. And often the choice of readings available can seem daunting. Poems and Readings for Funerals is a carefully curated collection of the very wisest words about death by some of the world's greatest poets, thinkers, playwrights and novelists. Featuring beautifully and thoughtfully written poems, prose extracts and prayers, these readings have been chosen to move and console, sympathize and relieve - to bring everyone attending a funeral or memorial closer together.

Author Biography

Julia Watson was born in south Wales, and read English and Drama at Exeter University. She is married to the poet David Harsent, and they live with their daughter in Barnes, south-west London.