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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 293

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re below.From Grief to Joy, from Joy to Woe !How oft do the transitions seemThe rapid movements of a dream :But no where does the change appearSo oft within one fleeting year;So oft display the motley mienAs in the pantomimic sceneWhich Fashion, by her magic power.Forms to enliven every hour. Jack… … .a o m Co O ^ B o O (U CO n ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 223 Or wherefore we no longer meetThe gayest lounger of the street ?Why—He is lounging—in the Fleet. AsPASiA made three winters gay,With Dance and Song, and Feast and Play:To the first Ton she opd her doors:Lit up her room, and chalkd her floors:Of…

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