Project Gutenberg 2021-06-27 Public domain in the USA. 285 Ellis, Havelock 1859 1939 Ellis, Henry Havelock 23009889 The Dance of Life Introduction -- The art of dancing -- The art of thinking -- The art of writing -- The art of religion -- The art of morals -- Conclusion. Tim Lindell, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Dance of Life" by Havelock Ellis is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the concept of life as an intricate art form, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various aspects of human experience, including art, religion, morality, and love. The author delves into how these elements intertwine to create the rich tapestry of life, arguing that the perception of life as a dance can lead to deeper understanding and appreciation of existence. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ellis's reflection on the nature of life and its inherent artistic qualities. He discusses how the roots of this artistic conception stem from ancient philosophies and traditions, particularly within the realms of dance and movement. The text highlights the importance of rhythm, form, and beauty in both life and art, suggesting that life is not merely to be lived but experienced as a continuous dance. Through various examples, Ellis sets the stage for further exploration of how different cultures perceive and express their existence through practices that encompass both the sacred and the mundane, promoting a holistic view of life as an art form that combines personal expression with collective cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Philosophy Ethics Conduct of life English essays -- 20th century BD PR Text Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 889792 2025-06-26T06:09:12.740602 text/html 830558 2024-10-18T14:36:28 text/html 504442 2025-06-26T06:09:24.626528 application/epub+zip 508039 2025-06-26T06:09:14.992534 application/epub+zip 379828 2025-06-26T06:09:13.815570 application/epub+zip 765135 2025-06-26T06:09:31.590462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 671554 2025-06-26T06:09:23.561525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543353 2022-09-29T15:02:12.106524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692805 2025-06-26T06:09:11.074571 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 672918 2024-10-18T14:36:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17796 2025-06-26T06:09:31.729451 application/rdf+xml 8296 2025-06-26T06:09:14.073528 image/jpeg 1991 2025-06-26T06:09:13.944601 image/jpeg 433768 2025-06-26T06:09:12.801554 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia