Penn, W. E. (William Evander) 1832-1895 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "There is No Harm in Dancing" by W. E. Penn is a controversial treatise written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1884. The book serves as a lecture published in book form, addressing the moral and social implications of dancing, which the author condemns. Penn seeks to persuade readers that dancing is detrimental to the moral fabric of society and argues that it fosters a range of social vices and corruptions. In this passionate work, Penn draws from his experiences as an evangelist, where he claims to have witnessed the negative effects of dancing first-hand. He argues that it leads to dishonesty, jealousy, disobedience to parents, and other moral failings. Through a series of illustrations and examples, he outlines how the pursuit of dancing creates an environment conducive to sin and misery, suggesting that it is responsible for many societal ills, including alcoholism, gambling, and even murder. Penn concludes with a solemn exhortation for fathers and brothers to protect their womenfolk from the perils associated with dancing, ultimately advocating for a complete rejection of this pastime in favor of higher moral standards. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-11-27 E-text prepared by Susan Skinner from images in the American Memory Collection Original publication data not identified Dance -- Moral and ethical aspects Antidance Literature GV Original publication data not identified ca07006255 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14183 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14183 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133332.0 14183