TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mornay,Philippe de,seigneur du Plessis-Marly
AU  - Garnier,Robert
AU  - Pembroke,Mary Sidney Herbert,Countess of
TI  - A Discourse of Life and Death, by Mornay; and  Antonius by Garnier
AV  - BDPQ 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Antonius, Marcus, 83 B.C.?-30 B.C. -- Drama
KW  - Death -- Early works to 1800
N1  - Release date is 2007-06-10; Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online
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N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21789
ER  -