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Selected Poems: Blake

By William Blake
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Selected Poems: Blake is a collection showcasing the visionary and imaginative poetry of William Blake, capturing his unique perspective on spiritual, political, and philosophical themes. This selection presents Blake's distinctive style, blending lyrical beauty with profound social commentary, inviting readers into his richly symbolic world. Perfect for those interested in exploring the radical ideas and creative genius of one of the Romantic era's most fascinating poets.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate exploring the intersection of visionary art and profound artistic expression. It offers a deep dive into Blake's imaginative world, blending mysticism with incisive social commentary, and is perfect for those who savour richly crafted poetry with a spiritual and philosophical edge.

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Selected Poems: Blake

Writer and religious rebel, William Blake (1757-1827) sowed the seeds for Romanticism in his innovative poems concerning faith and the visions that inspired him throughout his life. This book presents a collection of his greatest works, spanning his entire poetic life.

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With an introduction that discusses Blake's life and career, his reputation, and the major themes of his work, and explores the relationship between the poetry and the illustrations.

Writer and religious rebel, William Blake (1757-1827) sowed the seeds for Romanticism in his innovative poems concerning faith and the visions that inspired him throughout his life. Whether describing his own spirituality, the innocence of youth, or the corruption caused by mankind, his writings depict a world in which spirits dominate and the mind is the gateway to Heaven.

This collection of his greatest works spans his entire poetic life from the early, exquisite lyrics of Poetic Sketches to his Songs of Innocence and Experience—a compelling exploration of good and evil. Together, they illuminate a self-made realm that has fascinated artists and poets as diverse as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Yeats, and Ginsberg.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140424461

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by G. E. Bentley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

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. Misunderstanding shadowed his career as a writer and artist and it was left to later generations to recognize his importance. G. E. Bentley, Jr. has taught at the universities of Chicago and Toronto and is an authority on William Blake and his circle of friends. His most recent books include a 2-volume edition of Blake's Writings, The Stranger from Paradise- A Biography of William Blake (2001), and Blake Records (2004).

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