Author : A. Alvarez
"To write a beautiful book about suicide . . . to transform the subject into something beautiful—this is the forbidding task that A. Alvarez set for himself. . . . He has succeeded."—New York Times
"Suicide," writes the notes English poet and critic A. Alvarez, "has permeated Western culture like a dye that cannot be washed out." Although the aims of this compelling, compassionate work are broadly cultural and literary, the narrative is rooted in personal experience: it begins with a long memoir of Sylvia Plath, and ends with an account of the author's own suicide attempt. Within this dramatic framework, Alvarez launches his enquiry into the final taboo of human behavior, and traces changing attitudes towards suicide from the perspective of literature. He follows the black thread leading from Dante through Donne and the romantic agony, to the Savage God at the heart of modern literature.
Category: Mental Health Suicide Awareness
Friendships are very important in staying happy and healthy. It can be the difference from meeting your soul mate or making a very goo friend. It can make someone want to go of the edge or help
Date : 22 Mar 2022
Created By : Michael Romero Read More
Category: Mental Health Suicide Awareness
When we lost Anthony Bourdain, we lost an icon.
An icon not just in the media - but a physical icon for love, honesty, creativity, and passion - all things wonderful.
His taking of his own life was a shock to many - and a wake-up call, to most, of how hidden some peo
Date : 19 May 2019
Created By : Zoe Baber Read More
Category: Mental Health Suicide Awareness
Kid Cudi, a rapper who suffers from depression, collaborated with Adidas, making apparel and footwear to help support mental illness. There’s also a website where kids can “explore mental wellness through music art and design.” Kid Cudi also raps about h
Date : 23 May 2019
Created By : Dom Russo Read More
