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Here Lies: Being a Collection of Ancient and Modern, Humorous and Queer Inscriptions From Tombstones (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. H. Howe

 
9780260852021: Here Lies: Being a Collection of Ancient and Modern, Humorous and Queer Inscriptions From Tombstones (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0260852023 ISBN 13: 9780260852021
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Humor and heart rest in stone: a tour of witty epitaphs from across centuries.

This collection gathers ancient and modern epitaphs that reveal how people spoke about life, death, and memory. Humor, irony, and affection sit beside moralizing lines, offering a snapshot of past beliefs and voices.

Readers will encounter playful wordplay, shrewd satire, and touching tributes carved on stone. The book pairs selections with commentary that helps frame each inscription without diluting its character.

  • Explore witty couplets and plain statements that flavored cemeteries.
  • See how tone shifts across centuries and places.
  • Discover social quirks and satire tucked in tombstones.
  • Enjoy readable notes that place inscriptions in context.

Ideal for readers who love history, humor, and curious inscriptions.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0260852023
ISBN 13 
9780260852021
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
211