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Book Synopsis: “If you know Blake's poems you're getting only half—or rather none of—the picture.”—The New York Times
In his Illuminated Books, William Blake combined text and imagery on a single page in a way that had not been done since the Middle Ages. For Blake, religion and politics, intellect and emotion, mind and body were both unified and in conflict with each other: his work is expressive of his personal mythology, and his methods of conveying it were integral to its meaning.
There is no comparison with reading books such as Jerusalem, America, and Songs of Innocence and of Experience in Blake's own medium, infused with his sublime and exhilarating colors. Tiny figures and forms dance among the lines of the text, flames appear to burn up the page, and dense passages of Biblical-sounding text are brought to a jarring halt by startling images of death, destruction, and liberation.
Blake's hope that his books would obtain wide circulation was unfulfilled: some exist only in unique copies and none was printed in more than very small numbers. Now, for the first time, the plates from the William Blake Trust's Collected Edition have been brought together in a single volume, with transcripts of the texts and an introduction by the noted scholar David Bindman.
Includes: Jerusalem; Songs of Innocence and of Experience; All Religions are One; There is No Natural Religion; The Book of Thel; The Marriage of Heaven and Hell; Visions of the Daughters of Albion; America a Prophecy; Europe a Prophecy; The Song of Los Milton a Poem; The Ghost of Abel; On Homers Poetry [and] On Virgil; Laocoon; The First Book of Urizen; The Book of Ahania; The Book of Los. 400 color illustrations
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Experience the Complete Illuminated Books by William Blake!
If you're a fan of William Blake's poetry, then you know that you're only getting a portion of his genius. The New York Times states, "If you know Blake's poems you're getting only half―or rather none of―the picture." But now, with William Blake: The Complete Illuminated Books, you can finally discover the full depth and richness of his work.
Blake's Illuminated Books were a groundbreaking fusion of text and imagery, reviving a style that hadn't been seen since the Middle Ages. He showcased the unity and conflict between religion and politics, intellect and emotion, mind and body. By immersing yourself in Blake's original medium, you'll truly grasp the profound meaning of his personal mythology.
Nothing can compare to the experience of reading Jerusalem, America, and Songs of Innocence and of Experience as they were intended to be seen – infused with Blake's sublime and exhilarating colors. As you delve deep into the pages, you'll find tiny figures and forms dancing among the text, flames seemingly burning up the page, and powerful images of death, destruction, and liberation. Every element combines to create a truly immersive and awe-inspiring reading experience.
Despite Blake's desire for wide circulation and readership, most of his books remained unpublished or exist only in unique copies. However, now you have the extraordinary opportunity to own a single volume containing all the plates from the William Blake Trust's Collected Edition. With meticulously transcribed texts and an introduction by renowned scholar David Bindman, this edition is a true masterpiece.
In addition to Jerusalem and Songs of Innocence and of Experience, this complete collection features many other notable works, such as The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Visions of the Daughters of Albion, America a Prophecy, and The First Book of Urizen. With over 400 stunning color illustrations, this volume is a treasure trove for fans of Blake and literature enthusiasts alike.
Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable collection of William Blake's Complete Illuminated Books. Immerse yourself in the world of this literary genius and discover the full power of his vision.
Order now and embark on an extraordinary journey into the mind of William Blake!
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