The english dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson. With metrical illus. by the author of "Doctor Syntaz" (1903)
Combe, William, 1742-1823, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 (illus.) · New York Appleton · leaf 178
umble Stall,It is a Passion felt by all.When the brave Soldier seeks the wreathThrough hostile realms mid blood and death; When Statesmens plotting arts combineTo raise to Power the gilded shrine;When Eloquence pursues the fameThat waits upon a Tullys name;When Poetry invents the verseFor future… … ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 135 As it is seen to be allied To all the forms assumd by Pride. —In Fashions course to take the Ton, When to leave off and when put on , What plumes should nod upon the brow, What flounces deck the dress below; Whether the foot should just appear, Or the Robe leave the Ancle…
Dance of death
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