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"The Dance of Death" by William Herman is a provocative critique written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the moral implications of contemporary dance, particularly focusing on the waltz, which the author associates with a range of societal vices, including lust and degradation. With a critical eye, Herman explores the entanglement of innocent social gatherings with the darker approaches of sexual temptation, using vivid descriptions and a scathing tone to challenge readers' perceptions of decorum and morality. The opening portion introduces the author's perspective through an engaging narrative that takes the reader into a luxurious ballroom filled with beautiful dancers and the alluring atmosphere of a social event. As the festivities unfold, Herman juxtaposes the apparent innocence of the gathering with the underlying sexual motives and questionable interactions among attendees. He highlights specific characters, such as a naive young maiden and her predatory male counterparts, illustrating how innocence is often compromised within the seductive embrace of the waltz. The author’s intent to expose the societal masks that hide moral decay becomes apparent, raising questions about the implications of modern social practices on personal integrity and public virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Herman, William (Author of The dance of death)
Title	The Dance of Death
Note	Supposed authors are Ambrose Bierce and Thomas A. Harcourt, writing under joint pseudonym.
Credits	Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject	Satire
Subject	Waltz -- Social aspects
Category	Text
eBook-No.	47427
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-47427-4
Release Date	Nov 22, 2014
Last Update	Oct 24, 2024
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	586 downloads in the last 30 days.

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