Gilbert, Sandra M

When the author's husband dies in the hospital 24 hours after routine surgery, she finds the medical establishment less than forthcoming about the details of his death.

Contains selections written by over 170 women authors from English-speaking countries, ranging from the medieval period through the later twentieth century.

A collection of poems about mourning which were written by various authors from the Middle Ages to the present.

Draws on literature, history, poetry, and societal practices to explore how people in the modern world cope with death and grief.

Contains selections written by over 150 women authors from English-speaking countries. Ranges from the fourteenthcentury to the present.