"The Burial of the Dead" Annotations
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::::'''Ecclesiastes''' 12:5 refers to the time in ones old age, known as the "evil days" when desire fails, and even grasshoppers are a burden. If you think back to the beginning of "The Burial of the Dead" ("mixing memory and desire") | ::::'''Ecclesiastes''' 12:5 refers to the time in ones old age, known as the "evil days" when desire fails, and even grasshoppers are a burden. If you think back to the beginning of "The Burial of the Dead" ("mixing memory and desire") | ||
| − | this is particularly relevant. This chapter of Ecclesiastes also speaks about mourners in the streets, an image familiar to the end of "The Burial of the Dead." Further, the teacher of scripture insists that everything on earth is | + | ::::this is particularly relevant. This chapter of Ecclesiastes also speaks about mourners in the streets, an image familiar to the end of "The Burial of the Dead." Further, the teacher of scripture insists that everything on earth is |
| − | meaningless, reflecting the general post-war apathy of Europe. | + | ::::meaningless, reflecting the general post-war apathy of Europe. |
