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At the Article of Death

AuthorJohn Buchan

NarratorIain Cuthbertson

Duration16m

CategoriesAdult Fiction, Short Stories

PublisherCSA Word

VersionUnabridged

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A shepherd nears his final hours in this bleak yet insightful and evocative picture of dying. Encompassing many of the stages of grief, the man experiences fear, resignation and resolution in this lonely tale which also examines religion and the possible solace of companionship.

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