Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. A Note on the English Version xi
5. 1. LAST WORDS IN EVERYDAY CULTURE 1
6. 2. WHY THE INTEREST IN LAST WORDS? 48
7. 3. PORK-PIE OR FATHERLAND: AUTHENTIC OR BEN TROVATO? 67
8. 4. GUIDANCE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND FRISSON 98
9. 5. AN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF LAST WORDS? 155
10. Notes 191
11. Select Bibliography 229
12. Index 237