Death's Duel by Edmund Gosse (1893)
The narrative revolves around a mysterious and ancient tome hidden within the confines of a monastery, said to hold the secrets of death itself. A young scholar, driven by curiosity and ambition, discovers the forbidden text and becomes obsessed with unlocking its mysteries. As he delves deeper into the book's dark knowledge, he begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1893 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Religious · 2,250 words
First lines
DEATH'S DVELL; _or, A Consolation to the Soule, against the dying Life, and living Death of the Body. Delivered in a Sermon at White Hall, before the King's Maiesty, in the beginning of Lent_, 1630. _By that late learned and Reverend Divine, John Donne, Dr. in Divinity, & Deane of S. Pauls, London. Being his last Sermon, and called by his Maiesties houshold The Doctor's owne Funerall Sermon. London, Printed by Thomas Harper, for Richard Redmer and Benjamin Fisher, and are to be sold at the signe of the Talbot in Alders-gate street. MDCXXXII_.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Historical, Religious, Literary Criticism
- Length: 2,250 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The text provides a detailed account of the life, death, and works of a specific individual, including his personal experiences, achievements, and influence.
- Historical — The narrative is set in the past and includes references to historical events, figures, and cultural practices of the time.
- Religious — The text discusses religious themes, including sermons, theological ideas, and the role of the church in society.
- Literary Criticism — The text includes analysis and evaluation of literary works and their significance.
Tags
Biography · Autobiographical · Memoir · Literary Criticism · Essay Collection · Victorian Era · English Literature · 19th Century · Non-Fiction · Personal Reflections · Life Story · Death and Dying