Derived from the Greek for "word of praise," the eulogy is a longstanding tradition of recognition and remembrance.
Starting with Pericles\' Funeral Oration, a classic example of the rite, these writings turn their focus to historical figures of the past two centuries, from America\'s Founding Fathers to Nelson Mande.
The speeches and essays gathered in this collection offer thought-provoking commemorations of the lives and deeds of politicians, authors, poets, and other influential individuals.
Derived from the Greek for "word of praise," the eulogy is a longstanding tradition of recognition and remembrance