Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions and Death's Duel

Autor*innen

• John Donne

Parameter

• 244 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Philosophie
• Poesie
• Religion
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the paradox of life and death, the narrative examines the fragility of existence, contrasting the lethal potential of seemingly innocuous elements like vapor against the more traditional threats of war. It reflects on the value of life, questioning how something as essential as air can also be a source of destruction. The text delves into themes of nature's power and the human condition, suggesting a philosophical acceptance of life's inherent risks and the divine order behind them.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback