02332cam a22003373u 4500 21789 UtSlPG 20260610133512.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BD PQ Mornay, Philippe de, seigneur du Plessis-Marly, 1549-1623 A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-10 Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Discourse of Life and Death" by Ph. Mornay is a philosophical dialogue written in the late 16th century. The text explores profound themes surrounding the human condition, the burdens of life, and the acceptance of death, contrasting the temporary frustrations of mortal existence with the promise of eternal life beyond death. The narrative reflects deep existential thoughts and is likely aimed at readers interested in philosophical or theological discourse. The opening of the work sets a contemplative tone, presenting life as a continuous struggle marked by toil and suffering. Mornay reflects on human tendencies to fear death despite it being portrayed as a release from life's hardships. Through vivid metaphors and rhetorical questions, the author illustrates the paradoxes of life and death, positing that rather than fearing death, we should embrace it as a passage to peace and fulfillment. This segment introduces a rich exploration of ideas about existence, urging the reader to reflect on the futility of worldly pursuits and the transient nature of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama Death -- Early works to 1800 Garnier, Robert, 1544-1590 Pembroke, Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of, 1561-1621 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21789 62935 62935