{"product_id":"the-lamentations-a-requiem-for-queer-suicide-paperback-softback-9781531508289","title":"The Lamentations; A Requiem for Queer Suicide (Paperback \/ softback) 9781531508289","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Lamentations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Requiem for Queer Suicide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePatrick Anderson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781531508289\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 September 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.7 x 1.9 cm, 0.299 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA moving journey through the shadows of queer suicide and a tribute to lives marked by struggle and beauty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Lamentations \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the struggles and resilience within the queer community, offering a unique blend of historical analysis and emotional tribute to those affected. Author Patrick Anderson examines the phenomenon of queer suicide across various art forms such as film, theatre, and literature, tracing its evolution from the twentieth century to today.\u003cbr\u003e Anderson brings to light the personal stories of individuals in the queer community who have ended their lives, compiling narratives from sources like newspaper articles, obituaries, and case studies. The book confronts the harsh realities of loneliness, shame, and oppression faced by many LGBTQ+ individuals, providing a poignant reflection on the societal challenges they face.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Lamentations \u003c\/i\u003eis more than a meditation on death; it's a narrative of survival, mourning, and healing. Sharing personal accounts, including the losses of loved ones and friends, Anderson highlights the importance of memory and storytelling in celebrating the vibrancy of queer life amidst the sorrow of loss. \u003cbr\u003e Accessible to a broad readership, the book transcends academic boundaries to address themes of love, loss, and the human spirit. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in queer studies or anyone seeking to understand human experience through the lens of loss and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrologue\u003c\/b\u003e   1 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eI\u003c\/b\u003e. Introitus   13 \u003cbr\u003e i. Office of the dead (\u003ci\u003eOfficium defunctorum\u003c\/i\u003e)   14 \u003cbr\u003e ii. All flesh (\u003ci\u003eOmnis caro\u003c\/i\u003e)   19 \u003cbr\u003e iii. And he shall be like a tree (\u003ci\u003eEt erit tamquam lignum\u003c\/i\u003e)   26 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eII\u003c\/b\u003e. Dies Irae   31 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIII\u003c\/b\u003e. Kyrie Eleison   51 \u003cbr\u003e i. Sorrowful is my soul (\u003ci\u003eTristis est anima mea\u003c\/i\u003e)   52 \u003cbr\u003e ii. What am I, miserable, then to say? (\u003ci\u003eQuid sum miser tunc dicturus?\u003c\/i\u003e)   58 \u003cbr\u003e iii. My soul is weary with my life (\u003ci\u003eTaedet animam meam vitae meae\u003c\/i\u003e)   70 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIV\u003c\/b\u003e. Lacrimosa   75\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eV\u003c\/b\u003e. Offertorium   93 \u003cbr\u003e i. Through the tombs (\u003ci\u003ePer sepulcra\u003c\/i\u003e)   94 \u003cbr\u003e ii. Seeking me, you sat down wearily (\u003ci\u003eQuaerens me sedisti lassus\u003c\/i\u003e)   96 \u003cbr\u003e iii. Let not the abyss swallow them, lest they fall into obscurity \u003cbr\u003e (\u003ci\u003eNe absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum\u003c\/i\u003e)   101 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eVI\u003c\/b\u003e. Sanctus   108 \u003cbr\u003e i. I kneel with submissive heart (\u003ci\u003eOro supplex et acclinis\u003c\/i\u003e)   109 \u003cbr\u003e ii. Great trembling there will be (\u003ci\u003eQuantus tremor est futurus\u003c\/i\u003e)   111 \u003cbr\u003e iii. Hail, true body (\u003ci\u003eAve verum corpus\u003c\/i\u003e)   128 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eVII\u003c\/b\u003e. Benedictus   132 \u003cbr\u003e i. Death has struck (\u003ci\u003eMors stupebi\u003c\/i\u003et)   133 \u003cbr\u003e ii. May the martyrs greet you at your arrival (\u003ci\u003eAdventu suscipiant te martyres\u003c\/i\u003e)   142 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eVIII\u003c\/b\u003e. Agnus Dei   155 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIX\u003c\/b\u003e. Libera Me   174 \u003cbr\u003e i. A heart reduced to ashes (\u003ci\u003eCor contritum quasi cinis\u003c\/i\u003e)   175 \u003cbr\u003e ii. When from the dust shall rise (\u003ci\u003eQua resurget ex favilla\u003c\/i\u003e)   183 \u003cbr\u003e iii. That which is hidden will appear (\u003ci\u003eQuidquid latet apparebit\u003c\/i\u003e)   196 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eX\u003c\/b\u003e. In Paradisum   199 \u003cbr\u003e i. Eternal light (\u003ci\u003eLux aeterna\u003c\/i\u003e)   200 \u003cbr\u003e ii. Perpetual light (\u003ci\u003eLux perpetua\u003c\/i\u003e)   207 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCoda\u003c\/b\u003e   217\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/i\u003e   225 \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNotes\u003c\/i\u003e   229 \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e   243 \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e   255\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Fordham University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52670830444824,"sku":"9781531508289","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-lamentations-a-requiem-for-queer-suicide-paperback-softback-9781531508289","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}