"Lincoln in the Bardo" is a novel by George Saunders that explores the grief of Abraham Lincoln after the death of his son, Willie Lincoln. Set in 1862, the story takes place in a graveyard where Lincoln visits his son's tomb, and it delves into themes of loss, love, and the afterlife. The narrative is unique, featuring a mix of historical and fictional characters who inhabit the bardo, a Tibetan term for the transitional state between life and death. Through their voices, the novel examines the complexities of mourning and the impact of death on the living.