Tanz und Tod in Kunst und Literatur

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This collection explores the theme of dance and death across various artistic and literary contexts. It includes contributions from multiple scholars who analyze the "Dance of Death" motif in medieval practices, Hebrew manuscripts related to Jewish persecution, and its representation in the English Renaissance's revenge tragedies. The discussion extends to English caricatures, the works of Thomas Lovell Beddoes, and Charles Dickens' "Dombey and Son." Other essays examine the interplay of dance and death in the writings of Büchner, Flaubert, and the music of the 19th and 20th centuries. The anthology also addresses the philosophical dimensions of death in Strindberg's works, the artistic expressions of Edvard Munch, and the literary contributions of Oscar Wilde, W. B. Yeats, and James Joyce. The narrative continues with Thomas Mann's "Der Zauberberg," Hofmannsthal's poetry, and T. S. Eliot's reflections. Furthermore, it delves into social and political themes in modern English drama, adaptations in contemporary theater and radio plays, and the symbolism of death in modern Spanish-language novels. The collection concludes with insights into the representation of death in contemporary art and music theater, providing a comprehensive examination of the enduring connection between dance and mortality in cultural expressions.