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The Dead is a term that can mean different things, depending on how it's used. Most often, it refers to people who have passed away. But in books, movies, music, and plays, "The Dead" can also be part of a title or a name for a group. This page helps you understand the different meanings of "The Dead."

Arts and Entertainment

When you see "The Dead" in the world of arts, it usually refers to a specific book, film, or song.

Books and Stories

  • The Dead (Higson novel): This is an exciting novel from 2010 written by Charlie Higson. It's part of a series about young people surviving in a world changed by a terrible disease.
  • The Dead (Kracht novel): A novel from 2016 by Christian Kracht.
  • "The Dead" (poem): A famous poem written by Rupert Brooke.
  • "The Dead" (Joyce short story): A well-known short story by the Irish writer James Joyce. It's often considered one of his best works.
  • "The Dead" (Swanwick short story): A science fiction short story by Michael Swanwick.
  • The Dead: Another novel, this one written by Ingrid Black (whose real name is Eilis O'Hanlon).

Movies

  • The Dead (1987 film): This movie was made in 1987 and is based on James Joyce's short story.
  • The Dead (2010 film): A British horror film released in 2010. It's about a zombie outbreak in Africa.
  • The Dead (2014 film): A drama film from Mexico that came out in 2014.
  • The Dead 2: India: This movie from 2013 is a sequel, or follow-up, to the 2010 horror film.

Music

  • The Dead (album): This is an album released in 1987 by a band called Theatre of Ice.
  • The Dead (band): This is a rock band made up of musicians who used to play in the famous band Grateful Dead.
  • The Dead: This is also a nickname for the legendary rock band The Grateful Dead itself.

Stage Shows

  • James Joyce's The Dead: This is a musical that was performed on Broadway, based on James Joyce's short story.

Places

  • De Dodes Fjord: This is a fjord (a long, narrow inlet of the sea) located in Greenland. Its name means "The Fjord of the Dead" in Danish.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: The Dead para niños

  • Dead (disambiguation)
  • Death (disambiguation)
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