The Lamentations : A Requiem for Queer Suicide / Patrick Anderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, Patrick, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gay people--Suicidal behavior.

Gay people.

Sexual minorities--Suicidal behavior.

Sexual minorities.

Suicide.

LGBTQ+ suicide.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (275 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Fordham University Press, [2024]

Summary:

A moving journey through the shadows of queer suicide and a tribute to lives marked by struggle and beautyThe Lamentations explores the struggles and resilience within the queer community, offering a unique blend of historical analysis and emotional tribute to those affected. Author Patrick Ander­son examines the phenomenon of queer suicide across various art forms such as film, theatre, and literature, tracing its evolution from the twentieth century to today.Anderson brings to light the personal stories of individuals in the queer community who have ended their lives, compiling narratives from sources like newspaper articles, obituaries, and case studies. The book confronts the harsh realities of loneliness, shame, and oppression faced by many LGBTQ+ individuals, providing a poignant reflection on the societal challenges they face.The Lamentations is more than a meditation on death; it’s a narrative of survival, mourning, and healing. Sharing personal accounts, including the losses of loved ones and friends, Anderson highlights the importance of memory and storytelling in celebrating the vibrancy of queer life amidst the sorrow of loss. Accessible to a broad readership, the book transcends academic boundaries to address themes of love, loss, and the human spirit. It’s a compelling read for anyone interested in queer studies or anyone seeking to understand human experience through the lens of loss and legacy.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Prologue

I. Introitus

i. Office of the Dead (Officium Defunctorum)

ii. All Flesh (Omnis Caro)

iii. And He Shall be Like a Tree (Et Erit Tamquam Lignum)

II. Dies Irae

III. Kyrie Eleison

i. Sorrowful is My Soul (Tristis Est Anima Mea)

ii. What am I, Miserable, then to Say? (Quid Sum Miser Tunc Dicturus?)

iii. My Soul is Weary with My Life (Taedet Animam Meam Vitae Meae)

IV. Lacrimosa

V. Offertorium

i. Through the Tombs (Per Sepulcra)

ii. Seeking Me, you Sat Down Wearily (Quaerens Me Sedisti Lassus)

iii. Let Not the Abyss Swallow them, Lest they Fall into Obscurity (Ne Absorbeat Eas Tartarus, Ne Cadant in Obscurum)

VI. Sanctus

i. I Kneel with Submissive Heart (Oro Supplex Et Acclinis)

ii. Great Trembling there will be (Quantus Tremor Est Futurus)

iii. Hail, True Body (Ave Verum Corpus)

VII. Benedictus

i. Death has Struck (Mors Stupebit)

ii. May the Martyrs Greet you at your Arrival (Adventu Suscipiant Te Martyres)

VIII. Agnus Dei

IX. Libera Me

i. A Heart Reduced to Ashes (Cor Contritum Quasi Cinis)

ii. When from the Dust shall Rise (Qua Resurget Ex Favilla)

iii. That which is Hidden will Appear (Quidquid Latet Apparebit)

X. In Paradisum

i. Eternal Light (Lux Aeterna)

ii. Perpetual Light (Lux Perpetua)

Coda

Acknowledgments

Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Anderson, Patrick The Lamentations

ISBN:

9781531508302