Death's Doings; Consisting of Numerous Original Compositions in Verse and Prose the Friendly Contributions of Various Writers; Principally Intended as Illustrations of Thirty Copper-plates Designed and Etched by R. Dagley. From the 2d London ed. With C

<p>Death's Doings is a fascinating collection of original verse and prose compositions thoughtfully compiled to complement thirty striking copper-plate designs etched by R. Dagley. This edition taken from the second London printing showcases a diverse range of writers who contributed their unique perspectives on the theme of mortality.</p> <p>Dagley's etchings offer a poignant visual narrative exploring the multifaceted nature of death through symbolic imagery and allegorical scenes. The accompanying literary pieces provide further depth and reflection creating a rich tapestry of artistic and literary expression. This volume provides a glimpse into early 19th-century attitudes toward death and mourning making it a valuable addition to collections focusing on art literature and cultural history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>