On Coming to an End
The work explores the concept of mortality and the inevitability of death. It delves into the human experience of confronting one's own demise and the emotional responses that accompany it. The narrative is a philosophical reflection on the nature of existence, impermanence, and the search for meaning in the face of mortality.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1927 · Genre: Philosophical, Essay, Literary · 2,218 words
First lines
Of all the simple actions in the world! Of all the simple actions in the world!
One would think it could be done with less effort than the heaving of a sigh. Well -- then, one would be wrong.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical, Essay, Literary, Reflective, Poetic
- Length: 2,218 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical — Explores existential themes and the nature of endings in life and art.
- Essay — Written in a reflective, discursive style typical of essays.
- Literary — Employs rich language and references to poetry and literature.
- Reflective — Focuses on introspection and contemplation of life's conclusions.
Tags
Philosophical · Existential · Meditative · Poetic · Autobiographical · Memoir · Personal · Introspective · Self-Discovery · Life-Crisis · Death · Mortality