The Depositions
New and Selected Essays on Being and Ceasing to Be
Book • 2019
The Depositions offers a selection of new and previously published essays by Thomas Lynch, delving into topics such as fatherhood, Irish heritage, funeral rites, and the complexities of mortality.
The book provides a nuanced exploration of how we live and die, blending memoir, meditation, and poetic reflection.
Lynch's work is characterized by its ability to reveal both the absurdity and beauty of death.
The book provides a nuanced exploration of how we live and die, blending memoir, meditation, and poetic reflection.
Lynch's work is characterized by its ability to reveal both the absurdity and beauty of death.
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