The Purgatory Of Suicides - Thomas Cooper - Bog

The Purgatory of Suicides: A Prison-Rhyme in Ten Books is a book written by Thomas Cooper and published in 1847. The book is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a group of souls who are trapped in purgatory after committing suicide. The poem is divided into ten books, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the purgatory experience.Throughout the poem, Cooper explores the themes of guilt, redemption, and the afterlife. He imagines the purgatory of suicides as a place of intense suffering, where the souls are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. However, he also suggests that there is hope for redemption and that the souls can eventually find peace and forgiveness.The poem is written in a rhyming, lyrical style, and features vivid descriptions of the purgatory landscape and the souls who inhabit it. Cooper's use of language and imagery creates a powerful and haunting atmosphere, which adds to the emotional impact of the story.Overall, The Purgatory of Suicides is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work of poetry that explores some of the most profound questions about life, death, and the human condition.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.