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 310
r,DEATH may possess a victim there.Theres not a thing but may be madeThe Engine of his fatal Trade.The very means by which the StrengthOf Nature s framd, may put, at length,By various, unexpected ways,An early period to our days.Pleasure, within its gaudy bowers,May hide the Serpent train in… … ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 237 While, tis the humble Peasants lotTo feel it in the straw-roofd Cot.Nay, in the proud, illumind hall,Where the Feast ushers in the Ball:Where the rich Banquet gives delight,And Beauty crowns the splendid night,DEATH sometimes will his step advance,Proclaim the Toast, and…
Dance of death
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