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Historical Perspectives on Death and Grieving
The chapter explores various cultural approaches to death and grief throughout history, touching upon Western cultural attitudes, the impact of Queen Victoria on mourning practices, and the societal fascination with death. The conversation also delves into the Victorian era's contrasting attitudes towards sex and death, discussing post-mortem photography and mourning cultures as visual expressions of grief.