Folklorist Gary R. Varner has released a new book on the symbolism and art found in cemeteries by examining pre-20th century gravestones and tombs across the United States.
Perhaps some of our most mysterious, impressive and artistic symbolism can be found in our cemeteries. Ancient pagan, classical Greek and Roman, and the eternal symbols of hope, love and despair appear in many of our older places of rest. This book looks at the art, history and meaning of pre-twentieth century grave markers and tombs in the United States, from Maine to South Carolina and California. Illustrated with over seventy photographs, many never before published.
Now available in a Kindle edition and soon in paperback.
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