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The English dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson; (1903)

Combe, William, 1742-1823, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · London, Methuen and co. · leaf 113

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osophers can neer agreeOn human Joy or Misery :Whats the severest state of Woe,Or greatest pleasure here below.This knotty, subtle point dependsOn such contrasted views and ends,That how to draw the certain lineAnd with precision nice define,What would imply extreme distress.Or mark the height of… … 0)0) -4J CS - pi CD C is /J r- O fl o o H O ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 83 Broken with toils, with arms opprest,The Soldier thinks the Merchant blest;And when the threatning Tempests rise,Arm me for war, the Merchant cries :While he, who in the City lives.Sighs for the peace the Country gives;The…

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