Book of Condolences Classic Letters of Bereavement

The universal subject of the loss of a loved one is portrayed in this unique selection of letters of sympathy exchanged between historically famous men and women, and their families and friends. The personal letters -- and the replies to them -- of such eminent figures as Cicero, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Mann, Aldous Huxley, Bernard Shaw, C.S. Lewis, and more than 50 others through the ages have been collected with care. They are accompanied by concise, explanatory background sketches, which will enhance the reader¹s experience. This book will inspire all lovers of literature as well as those who find themselves in a position to comfort grieving family members and friends.Harding, Rachel is the author of 'Book of Condolences Classic Letters of Bereavement' with ISBN 9780756757120 and ISBN 0756757126.