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Title: The Dance of Death
Note: Supposed authors are Ambrose Bierce and Thomas A. Harcourt, writing under joint pseudonym.
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Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Herman, William (Author of The dance of death)
EBook No.: 47427
Published: Nov 22, 2014
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Satire
Subject: Waltz -- Social aspects
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Herman, William (Author of The dance of death)
EBook No.: 47427
Published: Nov 22, 2014
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Satire
Subject: Waltz -- Social aspects
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.