The Book of the Dead by Muriel Rukeyser, Catherine Venable Moore

144 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction history poetry informative medium-paced
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Written in response to the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel disaster of 1931 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, The Book of the Dead is an important part of West Virginia’s cultural heritage and a powerful account of one of the worst industrial catastrophes in Am...

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Moods

informative 82%
sad 56%
challenging 47%
reflective 43%
dark 39%
emotional 39%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Average rating

3.99

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