Famous Last Words by Claire Cock-Starkey

Famous Last Words by Claire Cock-Starkey

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Summary

The last words of politicians, kings, queens, actors, philosophers, scientists and writers are sometimes profound, sometimes prescient, often strange, funny and usually poignant. The most interesting, controversial and insightful of these exit lines are collected here, from deathbed desperation to the fondest of farewells.

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Famous Last Words by Claire Cock-Starkey

The last words of politicians, kings, queens, actors, philosophers, scientists and writers are sometimes profound, sometimes prescient, often strange, funny and usually poignant. The most interesting, controversial and insightful of these exit lines are collected here, from deathbed desperation to the fondest of farewells.
Claire Cock-Starkey is a writer and editor of non-fiction books, including 'A Library Miscellany' (2018), 'The Book Lovers' Miscellany' (2017), 'Bodleianalia' (2016) and 'Famous Last Words' (2016).
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ISBN 13 9781851242511
ISBN 10 1851242511
Title Famous Last Words
Author Claire Cock-Starkey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bodleian Library
Year published 2016-05-10
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.