Publisher's Synopsis
A Dissertation Upon Funeral Orations: Read At The Islington Literary Institution (1839) is a book written by Alfred Augustus Fry. The book explores the topic of funeral orations, which are speeches given at funerals to honor and remember the deceased. The author examines the history and evolution of funeral orations, as well as their purpose and significance. He also analyzes various examples of funeral orations from different cultures and time periods, including ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. The book is based on a lecture given by the author at the Islington Literary Institution in 1839 and provides a fascinating insight into the art of funeral orations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
