The English Dance of Death, Vol. 2: From the Designs of Thomas Rowlandson (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books -, 2022
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- Title
- The English Dance of Death, Vol. 2: From the Designs of Thomas Rowlandson (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William Combe
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books -
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331720249
- ISBN 13
- 9781331720249
Explore the dark wit and striking imagery of death and society
This collection pairs mid–18th-century verse with sharp, satirical engravings to probe how fame, love, ambition, and fear face the end. The book presents a sequence of death-themed poems that blend moral reflection with vivid storytelling, all rendered in accessible, narrative verse.
The book invites readers to consider how daily life—plenty, peril, and power—meets mortality. Its cadence and imagery echo traditional moral poetry while leaning into the bawdy humor and social critique of its era. This edition makes the verse and its accompanying designs approachable for modern readers curious about historical satire and poetry.- Dramatic, accessible verse that walks the line between tragedy and humor
- Lively, plate-inspired scenes that illuminate themes of fate, virtue, and human folly
- A standalone set of poems about life’s stages, ambitions, and the inevitability of death
- Ideal for readers interested in 18th‑century satire, illustrated poetry, and literary history
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