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Danse Macabre

Danse Macabre

ComicsGraphic Novels
Pages
48
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This graphic novel explores the historical and cultural significance of death and mourning through the eyes of a young woman. As she navigates her own grief, she uncovers the fascinating and often macabre traditions surrounding mortality across different eras. The story blends historical research with a personal journey, offering a unique perspective on a universal human experience.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkInformativeThought-Provoking

Genres

Comics Graphic Novels

Authors

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Caitlin Doughty

Caitlin Doughty is a mortician, activist, and funeral industry rabble-rouser. In 2011 she founded the death acceptance collective The Order of the Good Death, which has spawned the death positive movement. Her first book, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, was a New York Times best-seller. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs her nonprofit funeral home, Undertaking LA. Born on a balmy August evening on the decidedly un-morbid shores of O’ahu, Hawai’i, Caitlin was an even-tempered, bookish child. H...