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One of a series of illustrations from the Nuremberg Chronicle, by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514), in this print five cadavers rise from the dead. Three dance, one plays a clarinet-like instrument, and a fifth struggles free of its shroud at the bottom of the picture. Image acquired via Wikepedia. {{PD-US-expired}}. On a black strip under the picture it says, "From the Nuremberg Chronicle, by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514)."
Monster’s Ball

Monster’s Ball

My friend, Deb, is part of the mystery writers group that blogs as Jungle Red Writers. It was her turn at bat last week. She turned to me, searching for ideas. We brainstormed our way through Halloween décor, pumpkin-centric agriculture, and spice cake recipes. At last, I suggested she investigate Halloween music and the tradition of the monster’s ball. She wasn’t sure what I was talking about. So I dragged Camille Saint-Saëns, Modest Mussorgsky, and Edvard Grieg into the conversation….

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