In an only too topical anthology Ruth Finnegan cultural historian classicist and anthropologist has gathered together a fantastic collection of heart-rending expressions of both despair and inspiration. It spans the world the centuries the religions. Of interest to readers of all backgrounds and especially useful for senior school readers no one concerned with the issues of the modern world as we live in it today will want to miss this fabulous collection: incredibly moving shocking mind-opening. For who of all kinds and backgrounds of all centuries and lands is NOT interested in peace?