New Releases by William Blake

William Blake is the author of MILTON (2023), JERUSALEM (2023), The Book of Urizen (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake) (2023), The Complete Illuminated Books of William Blake (Unabridged - With All The Original Illustrations) (2023), Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul (2023).

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MILTON

release date: Dec 24, 2023
MILTON
Milton is an epic poem by William Blake, written and illustrated between 1804 and 1810. Its hero is John Milton, who returns from Heaven and unites with Blake to explore the relationship between living writers and their predecessors, and to undergo a mystical journey to correct his own spiritual errors. William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was a poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver. During his life the prophetic message of his writings were understood by few and misunderstood by many. However Blake is now widely admired for his soulful originality and lofty imagination. The poetry of William Blake is far reaching in its scope and range of experience. The poems of William Blake can offer a profound symbolism and also a delightful childlike innocence. Whatever the inner meaning of Blake''s poetry we can easily appreciate the beautiful language and lyrical quality of his poetic vision.

JERUSALEM

release date: Dec 24, 2023
JERUSALEM
The poem was inspired by the apocryphal story that a young Jesus, accompanied by his uncle Joseph of Arimathea, a tin merchant, travelled to what is now England and visited Glastonbury during the unknown years of Jesus. The legend is linked to an idea in the Book of Revelation describing a Second Coming, wherein Jesus establishes a new Jerusalem. The Christian Church in general, and the English Church in particular, has long used Jerusalem as a metaphor for Heaven, a place of universal love and peace. In the most common interpretation of the poem, Blake implies that a visit by Jesus would briefly create heaven in England, in contrast to the "dark Satanic Mills" of the Industrial Revolution. Blake''s poem asks questions rather than asserting the historical truth of Christ''s visit. Thus the poem merely implies that there may, or may not, have been a divine visit, when there was briefly heaven in England. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

The Book of Urizen (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

release date: Dec 20, 2023
The Book of Urizen (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
William Blake''s The Book of Urizen is a profound illuminated manuscript that delves into themes of creation, religion, and the limitations of human existence. Written in Blake''s unique poetic style, the book combines text with intricate illustrations that enhance the reader''s understanding of the narrative. The rich imagery and symbolism in The Book of Urizen make it a significant work of the Romantic era, exploring the complexities of the human experience and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Blake''s use of allegory and mythological references adds depth to the text, inviting readers to engage with layers of meaning and interpretation. William Blake, a visionary poet and artist, was deeply influenced by his spiritual beliefs and his interest in the supernatural. His vast body of work often reflected his revolutionary ideas and criticism of societal norms. The Book of Urizen showcases Blake''s talent for blending poetry with visual art, creating a one-of-a-kind reading experience that challenges the reader''s perception of reality and existence. I highly recommend The Book of Urizen to readers interested in exploring the philosophical and spiritual aspects of Romantic literature. Blake''s masterpiece offers a thought-provoking journey into the depths of the human soul and prompts contemplation on the nature of divinity and human nature.

The Complete Illuminated Books of William Blake (Unabridged - With All The Original Illustrations)

release date: Dec 19, 2023
The Complete Illuminated Books of William Blake (Unabridged - With All The Original Illustrations)
In ''The Complete Illuminated Books of William Blake (Unabridged - With All The Original Illustrations)'', readers are presented with a collection of works that showcase Blake''s unique blend of poetry and visual artistry. The book includes his famous ''Songs of Innocence and Experience'' as well as other lesser-known pieces, all of which are accompanied by his intricate hand-colored illustrations. In this volume, readers can immerse themselves in Blake''s visionary world, where themes of spirituality, morality, and the human experience are explored with depth and nuance. Blake''s writing style is characterized by its lyrical quality and profound symbolism, making each poem a rich and multi-layered reading experience. This collection is a treasure trove for lovers of poetry and art, offering a glimpse into the mind of one of the most enigmatic figures in British Romantic literature. William Blake, a visionary poet and artist, was known for his unconventional approach to creativity and his belief in the power of imagination. His works often challenged traditional norms and explored complex philosophical ideas. Blake''s interest in mysticism and symbolism heavily influenced his writing, leading to the creation of works that are both thought-provoking and visually captivating. His illuminated books are a testament to his artistic genius and his ability to transcend conventional boundaries in both poetry and visual arts. I highly recommend ''The Complete Illuminated Books of William Blake'' to anyone interested in exploring the intersection of poetry and visual art. This comprehensive collection showcases Blake''s unparalleled creativity and offers a profound glimpse into the mind of a literary visionary. Readers will be captivated by the beauty and depth of Blake''s works, making this book a must-read for enthusiasts of Romantic literature and art.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul

release date: Dec 18, 2023
Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul
William Blake''s ''Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul'' is a collection of poems that explore the dual nature of humanity, portraying both the purity and simplicity of innocence and the complexity and darkness of experience. Blake''s lyrical style and use of symbolism make this work a quintessential example of Romantic poetry, as he delves into themes of childhood, religion, and societal norms. The contrast between the two states of the human soul is vividly depicted through the juxtaposition of the poems in this collection, inviting readers to contemplate the intricacies of human nature and existence. William Blake''s unique vision and poetic craftsmanship shine through in each verse, making ''Songs of Innocence and of Experience'' a timeless classic in English literature. William Blake, a visionary poet and artist, was deeply influenced by his spiritual beliefs and political views, which are reflected in his works. His exploration of the human soul in ''Songs of Innocence and of Experience'' showcases his profound understanding of the human condition and his ability to capture the nuances of emotion and morality. Blake''s revolutionary approach to poetry and art set him apart from his contemporaries, making him a revered figure in the Romantic movement. I highly recommend ''Songs of Innocence and of Experience'' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking poetry that delves into the complexities of the human experience. William Blake''s masterpiece offers a profound exploration of innocence and experience that will resonate with audiences across generations.

THE BOOK OF URIZEN (Illustrated Edition)

release date: Nov 28, 2023
THE BOOK OF URIZEN (Illustrated Edition)
William Blake''s ''The Book of Urizen (Illustrated Edition)'' is a visionary work of poetic and artistic genius that delves into the nature of creation, oppression, and the human experience. Written in a prophetic voice, the text explores themes of power, control, and the limitations of human existence. Blake''s unique blend of poetry and visual art creates a multidimensional reading experience that challenges conventional storytelling methods. The book is a prime example of Blake''s revolutionary approach to literature and his belief in the interconnectedness of art and spirituality. The illustrated edition enhances the reader''s understanding of the text by providing visual representations of Blake''s intricate and symbolic imagery. William Blake, a renowned poet, artist, and mystic, was deeply influenced by the political and social turbulence of his time. His radical beliefs and unorthodox methods of expression led him to create works that challenged societal norms and conventional modes of thinking. ''The Book of Urizen'' is a testament to Blake''s visionary imagination and his commitment to using art as a tool for social and spiritual transformation. I highly recommend this illustrated edition to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature and artistic innovation. It provides a unique opportunity to explore the profound depths of Blake''s poetic and visual artistry in a single, beautifully crafted volume.

Poems of William Blake

release date: Sep 15, 2022
Poems of William Blake
The following work is a collection of poems written by William Blake. He was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognized during his life, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age. What he called his "prophetic works" were said by 20th-century critic Northrop Frye to form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language". Titles to be found in this book include ''The Echoing Green'', ''The Lamb'', and ''The Blossom.''

The Book of Urizen

release date: May 25, 2022
The Book of Urizen
The Book of Urizen is one of the major prophetic books of the English poet William Blake, illustrated by Blake''s own plates. It was originally published as The First Book of Urizen in 1794. Later editions dropped the word "first". The book takes its name from the character Urizen in Blake''s mythology, who represents alienated reason as the source of oppression. The book describes Urizen as the "primeaval priest", and describes how he became separated from the other Eternals to create his own alienated and enslaving realm of religious dogma. Los and Enitharmon create a space within Urizen''s fallen universe to give birth to their son Orc, the spirit of revolution and freedom. In form, the book is a parody of the Book of Genesis, with Blake''s Urizen being more similar to the demiurge of the Gnostics than a benevolent creator. The poems of William Blake reinterpret the spiritual history of the human race from the fall from Eden to the beginning of the French Revolution. Blake believed in the correspondence between the physical world and the spiritual world and used poetic metaphor to express these beliefs. In his poetry, we hear a man who look''s for mankind to salvage his redemption from oppression through resurgence of imaginative life. The power of repression is a constant theme in Blake''s poems and he articulates his belief in the titanic forces of revolt and the struggle for freedom against the guardians of tradition. "William Blake (1757 – 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience (Illustrated)

release date: Jan 19, 2021

Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience by William Blake

release date: Mar 18, 2020
Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience by William Blake
William Blake was born in 1757 in London. He spent his childhood in Dublin and then moved to Switzerland. Initially unappreciated and considered insane, William Blake is now known as one of the most inspiring and influential English artists of all times. Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience were originally produced as engraved and illuminated books, colored by the author himself. After publishing Songs of Innocence, William Blake wrote a new set of songs (Songs of Experience), which in a harsh but satirical way responded to those collected in his first work. Songs of innocence and experience contrast the innocent and idyllic childhood existence with the repression and corruption of an adult environment. In his work, Blake shares his individual political and spiritual believes. He touches on difficult topics such as poverty, children abuse and repressive nature of church and skillfully paints a portrait of a complex political and social landscape of his era.

Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience (Annotated)

release date: Dec 19, 2019
Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience (Annotated)
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the timeSongs of Innocence and Experience (Songs of Innocence and of Experience) is a collection of romanticism poems by English writer William Blake (1757-1827), published in 1794.The anthology groups in a single volume some of William Blake''s most prominent poems published previously in two other collections: Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience.For William Blake, the concepts of Innocence and Experience are related to two states of consciousness but also of perception of reality: the first, innocence, refers us to a mythical, biblical past, where the human being lived in perfect harmony with nature; the second, experience, refers to the fall of man who leaves the idyllic state of Paradise to plunge into the waters of knowledge.In this sense, experience is not something that is obtained, but rather a consequence of the loss of innocence. In this way, William Blake classifies the levels of perception of the human being, and in a manner similar to the philosophy of Romanticism.Innocence is the original state of humanity, but a state that is not immune to society, that is, to experience, the fallen world, which is often represented through institutions. And just as innocence is described as a state of purity, experience is marked by loss, melancholy, fear, and inhibition.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience: (annotated)(Illustrated)(Biography)

release date: Mar 06, 2019
Songs of Innocence and of Experience: (annotated)(Illustrated)(Biography)
Songs of Innocence and of Experience is an illustrated collection of poems by William Blake. It appeared in two phases. A few first copies were printed and illuminated by William Blake himself in 1789; five years later he bound these poems with a set of new poems in a volume titled Songs of Innocence and of Experience Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul. William Blake was also a painter before the songs of innocence and experience and made paintings such as Oberon, Titania, and Puck dancing with fairies.

An Island in the Moon (1784). By: William Blake

release date: May 08, 2018
An Island in the Moon (1784). By: William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 - 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. What he called his prophetic works were said by 20th-century critic Northrop Frye to form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language."His visual artistry led 21st-century critic Jonathan Jones to proclaim him "far and away the greatest artist Britain has ever produced." In 2002, Blake was placed at number 38 in the BBC''s poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. Although he lived in London his entire life (except for three years spent in Felpham), he produced a diverse and symbolically rich oeuvre, which embraced the imagination as "the body of God"or "human existence itself." Although Blake was considered mad by contemporaries for his idiosyncratic views, he is held in high regard by later critics for his expressiveness and creativity, and for the philosophical and mystical undercurrents within his work. His paintings and poetry have been characterised as part of the Romantic movement and as "Pre-Romantic." Reverent of the Bible but hostile to the Church of England (indeed, to almost all forms of organised religion), Blake was influenced by the ideals and ambitions of the French and American Revolutions. Though later he rejected many of these political beliefs, he maintained an amiable relationship with the political activist Thomas Paine; he was also influenced by thinkers such as Emanuel Swedenborg.Despite these known influences, the singularity of Blake''s work makes him difficult to classify. The 19th-century scholar William Rossetti characterised him as a "glorious luminary," and "a man not forestalled by predecessors, nor to be classed with contemporaries, nor to be replaced by known or readily surmisable successors."

THE SONG OF LOS

release date: Dec 06, 2017
THE SONG OF LOS
The Song of Los, written 1795, is one of William Blake''s epic poems, known as prophetic books. The poem consists of two sections, "Africa" and "Asia". In the first section Blake catalogues the decline of morality in Europe, which he blames on both the African slave trade and enlightenment philosophers. The book provides a historical context for The Book of Urizen, The Book of Ahania, and The Book of Los, and also ties those more obscure works to The Continental Prophecies, "Europe" and "America". The second section consists of Los urging revolution. The Song of Los was one of the few works that Blake describes as "illuminated printing", one of his colour printed works with the coloured ink being placed on the copperplate before printed. William Blake was a poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver. During his life the prophetic message of his writings were understood by few and misunderstood by many. However Blake is now widely admired for his soulful originality and lofty imagination. The poetry of William Blake is far reaching in its scope and range of experience. The poems of William Blake can offer a profound symbolism and also a delightful childlike innocence. Whatever the inner meaning of Blake''s poetry we can easily appreciate the beautiful language and lyrical quality of his poetic vision.

Songs of Innocence (New Edition)

release date: Nov 11, 2017
Songs of Innocence (New Edition)
Songs of Innocence and experience by William Blake.

THE MARRIAGE OF HEAVEN AND HELL (Illustrated Edition)

release date: Oct 06, 2017
THE MARRIAGE OF HEAVEN AND HELL (Illustrated Edition)
This ebook is a series of texts, which were written in imitation of biblical books of prophecy, but expressing the poets own personal romantic and revolutionary beliefs. It is not exactly known when the work was written. One assumes it was composed in London between 1790 and 1793 , a period of political conflict arising immediately after the French Revolution. The book is about the first person narrators visit to Hell, a concept taken by Blake from Dantes Inferno and Miltons Paradise Lost. Apart from the opening Argument and the Song of Liberty, the entire book is written in prose. The Marriage of Heaven and Hell was influenced by the mysticism of Swedish theosophist Emanuel Swedenborg and is also in part a satire on Emanuel Swedenborgs writings, especially on Heaven and Hell from which Blake adapted the title. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

Tyger, Tyger

release date: Mar 03, 2016
Tyger, Tyger
''How can the bird that is born for joy / Sit in a cage and sing?'' A selection of Blake''s most haunting verse, including ''The Songs of Innocence and Experience''. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics'' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

William Blake: Song of Innocence and of Experience

release date: Nov 28, 2014
William Blake: Song of Innocence and of Experience
''Every page is a window open in Heaven ... interwoven designs companion the poems, and gold and yellow tints diffuse themselves over the page like summer clouds. The poems [of Song of Innocence] are the morning song of Blake''s genius.'' - W.B. Yeats''Blake sang of the ideal world, of the truth of the intellect, and of the divinity of imagination ... The only writer to have written songs for children with the soul of a child ... he holds, in my view, a unique position because he unites intellectual sharpness with mystic sentiment.'' - James JoyceSong of Innocence and of Experience is a rare and wonderful book, its seeming simplicity belying its visionary wisdom. Internationally recognised as a masterpiece of English literature, it also occupies a key position in the history of western art.This unique edition of the work allows Blake to communicate with his readers as he intended, reproducing Blake''s own illumination and lettering from the finest existing example of the original work. In this way readers can experience the mystery and beauty of Blake''s poems as he first created them, discovering for themselves the intricate webs of symbol and meaning that connects word and image.Each poem is accompanied by a literal transcription, and the volume is introduced by the renowned historian and critic, Richard Holmes. The poems are narrated by novelist and critic, Adam Mars-Jones.This beautiful edition of Song of Innocence and of Experience will be essential for those familiar with Blake''s work, but also offers an ideal way into his visionary world for those encountering Blake for the first time.

Blake: Poems

release date: Jun 11, 2014
Blake: Poems
These Everyman''s Library Pocket Poets hardcover editions are popular for their compact size and reasonable price which do not compromise content. Poems: Blake contains a full selection of Blake''s work, including Songs of Innocence, Songs of Experience, poems from Blake''s Ms. book, poems from The Prophetic Books, and an index of first lines.

Song of Innocence and of Experience

release date: Feb 05, 2014
Song of Innocence and of Experience
Through some of the most beautiful collected works of the English language, poet William Blake examines the contrary nature of the human heart, the two sides of our progress as we travel from open virginal innocence, to wizened and tried knowledge and experience. Exploring love, heartbreak, joy, fear, life, and death, Blake guides us through a passage of thought on the human experience.

William Blake: Seen in My Visions: A Descriptive Catalogue of Pictures

release date: Sep 05, 2013
William Blake: Seen in My Visions: A Descriptive Catalogue of Pictures
In 1809 the little-known artist William Blake held an exhibition of 16 paintings in a private house in Soho in the west end of London. Works inspired by Chaucer''s "Canterbury Tales" and John Milton''s "Paradise Lost" sat alongside biblical scenes and Arthurian legend. The exhibition was not a success; the only review in the press was extremely unfavourable and few of the public came. One of those who did was the poet Charles Lamb, who later described the pictures as ''hard, dry, yet with grace'', and the catalogue that accompanied the show as ''mystical and full of vision''. It is this catalogue that Tate Publishing are once again making available. In it, the scale and range of Blake''s ambition are made plain, along with his theories on painting, his unsparing critiques of other artists and some extraordinary insights into the working of his mind. The only detailed writing on art that remains to us by Blake, it throws light on all his subsequent artistic enterprises, including the illuminated books for which he is perhaps most famous. Part commentary and part manifesto, his catalogue is as radical as it is in places eccentric (he claims at one point to have been transported in a "vision" back to the classical world). Fully illustrated in colour with reproductions of surviving works originally in the exhibition, the book includes an illuminating essay by leading authority on British art Martin Myrone, Lead Curator of Pre-1800 Art at Tate Britain, making it an essential purchase for all of those wanting to know more.

Songs of Experience (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

release date: Aug 20, 2013
Songs of Experience (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
This carefully crafted ebook: "Songs of Experience (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Songs of Experience is the second part of Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul (first published in 1794), an expansion of Blake''s first illuminated book Songs of Innocence. The poems and artwork were reproduced by copperplate engraving and colored with washes by hand. Blake republished Songs of Innocence and Experience several times, often changing the number and order of the plates. The spellings, punctuation and capitalizations are those of the original Blake manuscripts. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. CONTENT: Introduction Earth''s Answer The Clod and the Pebble Holy Thursday The Little Girl Lost The Little Girl Found The Chimney-Sweeper Nurse''s Song The Sick Rose The Fly The Angel The Tiger My Pretty Rose Tree Ah, Sunflower The Lily The Garden of Love The Little Vagabond London The Human Abstract Infant Sorrow A Poison Tree A Little Boy Lost A Little Girl Lost A Divine Image A Cradle Song The Schoolboy To Tirzah

The Song of Los (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

release date: Aug 20, 2013
The Song of Los (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Song of Los (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Song of Los, written 1795, is one of William Blake''s epic poems, known as prophetic books. The poem consists of two sections, "Africa" and "Asia". In the first section Blake catalogues the decline of morality in Europe, which he blames on both the African slave trade and enlightenment philosophers. The book provides a historical context for The Book of Urizen, The Book of Ahania, and The Book of Los, and also ties those more obscure works to The Continental Prophecies, "Europe" and "America". The second section consists of Los urging revolution. The Song of Los was one of the few works that Blake describes as "illuminated printing", one of his colour printed works with the coloured ink being placed on the copperplate before printed. William Blake was a poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver. During his life the prophetic message of his writings were understood by few and misunderstood by many. However Blake is now widely admired for his soulful originality and lofty imagination. The poetry of William Blake is far reaching in its scope and range of experience. The poems of William Blake can offer a profound symbolism and also a delightful childlike innocence. Whatever the inner meaning of Blake’s poetry we can easily appreciate the beautiful language and lyrical quality of his poetic vision.

Songs of Innocence (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

release date: Aug 20, 2013
Songs of Innocence (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
This carefully crafted ebook: "Songs of Innocence (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Songs of Innocence was the first of Blake''s illuminated books published in 1789. It is a cheerful and optimistic volume which concerns itself with such themes as springtime, children''s games, the freedom of the human spirit, and a kind and loving God. The poems and artwork were reproduced by copperplate engraving and colored with washes by hand. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. CONTENT : Introduction The Shepherd The Echoing Green The Lamb The Little Black Boy The Blossom The Chimney-Sweeper The Little Boy Lost The Little Boy Found Laughing Song A Cradle Song The Divine Image Holy Thursday Night Spring Nurse''s Song Infant Joy A Dream On Another''s Sorrow

The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

release date: Aug 20, 2013
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This ebook is a series of texts, which were written in imitation of biblical books of prophecy, but expressing the poets own personal romantic and revolutionary beliefs. It is not exactly known when the work was written. One assumes it was composed in London between 1790 and 1793 , a period of political conflict arising immediately after the French Revolution. The book is about the first person narrators visit to Hell, a concept taken by Blake from Dantes Inferno and Miltons Paradise Lost. Apart from the opening Argument and the Song of Liberty, the entire book is written in prose. The Marriage of Heaven and Hell was influenced by the mysticism of Swedish theosophist Emanuel Swedenborg and is also in part a satire on Emanuel Swedenborgs writings, especially on Heaven and Hell from which Blake adapted the title. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

The Book of Thel (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)

release date: Aug 20, 2013
The Book of Thel (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)
This carefully crafted ebook: “The Book of Thel (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional table of contents. The Book of Thel is a poem by William Blake, dated 1789 and probably composed in the period 1788 to 1790. It is illustrated by his own plates, and is relatively short and easy to understand, compared to his later prophetic books. The metre is a fourteen-syllable line. It was preceded by Tiriel, which Blake left in manuscript. A few lines from Tiriel were incorporated into The Book of Thel. Most of the poem is in unrhymed verse. This book consists of eight plates executed in illuminated printing. Sixteen copies of the original print of 1789-1793 are known. Three copies bearing a watermark of 1815 are more elaborately colored than the others. William Blake (1757 – 1827) was a British poet, painter, visionary mystic, and engraver, who illustrated and printed his own books. Blake proclaimed the supremacy of the imagination over the rationalism and materialism of the 18th-century. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.

The Grave (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake to Robert Blair's The Grave)

release date: Jul 10, 2013
The Grave (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake to Robert Blair's The Grave)
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Grave (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake to Robert Blair''s The Grave)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Robert Blair (1699 – 1746) was a Scottish poet. Blair published only three poems. One was a commemoration of his father-in-law and another was a translation. His reputation rests entirely on his third work, The Grave (published in 1743), which is a poem written in blank verse on the subject of death and the graveyard. It is much less conventional than its gloomy title might lead one to expect. Its religious subject no doubt contributed to its great popularity, especially in Scotland, where it gave rise to the so-called "graveyard school" of poetry. The poem extends to 767 lines of various merit, in some passages rising to great sublimity, and in others sinking to commonplace. The poem is now best known for the illustrations created by William Blake.

William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience

release date: Apr 27, 2012
William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience
The Songs of Innocence and Experience are masterpieces of English lyric poetry and William Blake''s most famous work, presenting two vastly different views of the world: one beautiful and one horrific. This edition contains all of the poems (including the rare early poem, "A Divine Image") and unlike most editions, preserves Blake''s idiosyncratic spelling, punctuation, and capitalization system. The poems are presented exactly as Blake intended them. To elucidate Blake''s poems, 46 full-page illustrations were created by author and designer Robert Crayola. Each image is rendered in meticulous grayscale, and adds a new level of insight and clarity to the work. Also included are a commentary on the poems and an author biography, making this the definitive edition of this classic work.

Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience
Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. ''Songs of Innocence and of Experience'' includes some of Blake''s finest and best-loved poems, illustrated by his original art work.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Digitized facsimiles of the 1794 and 1826 London editions, both from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, Library of Congress.
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