The Suicide’s Grave

The Suicide’s Grave

James Hogg

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120932280
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''The Suicide’s Grave'' is a novel written by James Hogg and first published in 1895. The book is a Gothic tale that tells the story of a man named Robert Wringhim, who believes he is predestined for salvation and that he is justified in committing any sin as long as it serves God’s will. The story is set in 18th century Scotland and is told through a series of private memoirs and confessions. The novel explores themes of religion, morality, and the consequences of one’s actions. The title refers to a grave that is believed to be cursed and haunted by the spirit of a suicide victim. This haunting serves as a metaphor for the guilt and remorse that Robert feels for his actions. Overall, ''The Suicide’s Grave'' is a dark and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle between good and evil.With A Detail Of Curious Traditionary Facts And Other Evidence.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.

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