Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial by Sir Thomas Browne

A Discourse of the Sepulchral Urns lately found in Norfolk

"Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial" is a reflective, philosophical work exploring mortality, the inevitability of death, and the human struggle to understand the universe. The author delves into the customs and rituals of different cultures surrounding death and burial, using the discovery of ancient burial urns as a starting point. The text is a profound meditation on death, the fleeting nature of life, and the human desire for immortality. It also explores the mysteries of the universe, the limits of human knowledge, and the uncertainty of life after death.

The 6075th greatest book of all time


Published
1658
Nationality
British
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
21,500
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
Urn Burial
Hydriotaphia

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