The Carnival Of Death: A Poem, In Two Cantos (1822)

By Thomas Bailey

Book Overview

""The Carnival of Death"" is a poem written in two cantos by Thomas Bailey, originally published in 1822. The poem is a dark and haunting exploration of the theme of death, personified as a carnival that comes to town. The first canto describes the arrival of the carnival and the various macabre attractions that it offers, including a dance of skeletons, a parade of ghosts, and a visit to the underworld. The second canto delves deeper into the psychology of death, exploring the fear and fascination that it inspires in human beings. The poem is written in a Gothic style, with vivid imagery and a somber tone that creates a sense of foreboding and unease. Overall, ""The Carnival of Death"" is a powerful meditation on the nature of mortality and the human condition, offering a unique perspective on a universal theme.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166951073
• ISBN13: 9781166951078
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"