Mortal Thoughts

Explore the intricate relationship between human identity and mortality in Brian Cummings' insightful work, Mortal Thoughts. Published by Oxford University Press in 2018, this compelling study spans 384 pages and delves into the early modern period's literature, alongside contemporary forms of life writing and self-portraits. Cummings masterfully examines how these artistic expressions reflect the complexities of identity and the inevitability of death. This book is essential for anyone interested in the psychological dimensions of literature and the evolving discourse on identity. Discover how the themes of mortality shape our understanding of self in this thought-provoking analysis.