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100	1		_aAndrews, William, _d1848-1908
245	1	0	_aCurious Epitaphs
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-04-25
505	0		_aEpitaphs on tradesmen -- Typographical epitaphs -- Good and faithful servants -- Epitaphs on soldiers and sailors -- Epitaphs on musicians and actors -- Epitaphs on sportsmen -- Bacchanalian epitaphs -- Epitaphs on parish clerks and sextons -- Punning epitaphs -- Manxland epitaphs -- Epitaphs on notable persons -- Miscellaneous epitaphs.
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520			_a"Curious Epitaphs" by William Andrews is a collection of unique and often humorous epitaphs, compiled and edited in the late 19th century. The work includes various epitaphs that reflect the whims, professions, and characteristics of the deceased, illustrating a rich tapestry of human life and values as memorialized in grave markers. It encompasses a diverse range of subjects, from tradesmen to notable figures, showcasing the creative ways in which people have been commemorated. The opening of the compilation introduces several epitaphs, starting with those dedicated to tradesmen, specifically watchmakers. Each epitaph displays a blend of wit and sentimentality, capturing the essence of the individuals through clever wordplay and metaphor that relates their professions to their lives and afterlives. For instance, the epitaph for George Routleigh, a watchmaker, poetically likens his life to the workings of a clock, showcasing a humorous yet respectful tribute to his character and skills. This section sets the tone for the rest of the book, inviting readers to reflect on the intersection of life, death, and memory through the lens of epitaphs that often celebrate individual stories and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEpitaphs -- Great Britain
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39532
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