Thinking of death - strange, beautiful, terrible and a long way off - made me feel happier than ever

Thinking of death - strange, beautiful, terrible and a long way off - made me feel happier than ever

Dodie Smith, the renowned English playwright and novelist, is perhaps best known for her beloved works such as "The Hundred and One Dalmatians" and "I Capture the Castle." However, it is in her lesser-known writings that we find a deeper exploration of themes such as mortality and the human experience. In one of her lesser-known works, Smith delves into the complex emotions surrounding death in a way that is both haunting and beautiful.