Rites of Passage : Death and Mourning in Victorian Britain by Judith Flanders 9781509817511

Rites of Passage : Death and Mourning in Victorian Britain

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In her latest exploration of 19th-century life, Judith Flanders leaves no stone unturned...
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In her latest exploration of 19th-century life, Judith Flanders leaves no stone unturned in her examination of Victorian death customs. The Sunday Times notes her comprehensive approach, whilst The Telegraph praises her sharp intellect and meticulous scholarly attention to detail.

Rites of Passage offers a fascinating deconstruction of the intricate and occasionally perplexing rituals surrounding death and mourning in Victorian Britain. With the precision of a detective, Flanders unravels the complex tapestry of customs, from the sickbed to the grave, illuminating the proper etiquette for grieving and consoling the bereaved.

This engrossing social history reveals how the spectre of death loomed large over 19th-century Britain, shaping the very fabric of daily life. Flanders' elegant and often witty prose breathes life into a period beset by infant mortality, poverty, disease, and unprecedented societal upheaval.

Through her meticulous research and keen observations, Flanders presents a compelling and occasionally chilling portrait of a society where the business of dying dictated so much of living. Rites of Passage offers readers an unparalleled glimpse into the Victorian psyche, illuminating how they grappled with mortality in an age of great change.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781509817511
Book Author: Judith Flanders
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Picador
Book Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Book Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-02-27
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 254g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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