The Last Words (Real and Traditional) of Distinguished Men and Women by Marvin
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"The Last Words (Real and Traditional) of Distinguished Men and Women" by Frederic Rowland Marvin is a collection of historical accounts compiled in the early 20th century. This work gathers various documented last words from notable figures across different eras, ranging from politicians and philosophers to artists and pioneers, capturing poignant moments of finality and reflection. The book offers insights not only into the individuals' last utterances but also into the context
surrounding their deaths, thus providing readers a glimpse into their lives and legacies. The opening portion of the book presents a range of last words from a diverse group of distinguished individuals. It starts with a quote from Shakespeare reflecting the weight of dying words and segues into specific examples, including Alexander Adam, who gently bids his students farewell, and John Adams, celebrating independence in his final moments. The section meticulously notes each figure’s identity, their contributions, and the poignant circumstances of their deaths, such as the reflective silence of a Roman emperor and the resolute calm of a king facing execution. The carefully curated entries evoke a sense of gravitas, inviting readers to ponder the weight of mortality and the lasting impact of these words. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marvin, Frederic Rowland, 1847-1918 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01023517 |
| Title | The Last Words (Real and Traditional) of Distinguished Men and Women |
| Credits |
Produced by Therese Wright, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Last words |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38940 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38940-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 753 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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