Grave Matters
Lisa Marie Griffith
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Grave Matters
by Lisa Marie Griffith, Ciarán Wallace
Published
2016
Publisher
Four Courts Press
Pages
252
ISBN-13
9781846826016
Description
The book examines the universal subject of death - looking at the particular experience of death, burial and commemoration in Dublin since the sixteenth century. Using death as a way of understanding social conditions, contributions consider the role of the public funeral in establishing political hierarchies, the fate of the city's Catholics during the era of the penal laws and the survival of the death penalty to 1990. They also explore the meanings of humble headstones, elaborate memorials and post-mortem photography. From Sir Francis Agard's elite funeral in 1577, through the panicky burials during the Spanish flu in 1919, to the presentation of cemeteries as cultural tourism today, this handsomely illustrated collection offers a fascinating analysis of life, and death, in Dublin. -- Publisher description
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Grave Matters?
This edition of Grave Matters has approximately 252 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Grave Matters?
For most readers, Grave Matters typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Grave Matters?
The estimated word count for Grave Matters is approximately 63,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Grave Matters?
Grave Matters was written by Lisa Marie Griffith, Ciarán Wallace.
When was Grave Matters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.