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An Unsurpassed Account Of The Historical Background Literary, Cultural, And Intellectual As Well As Political And Socialagainst Which Blake Worked And To Which He Responded As Engraver, Painter, And Poet.' English Language Notes.For Many Years, William Blake Was Seen As A Brilliant Eccentric On The Fringes Of English Literature And Art. In The Twentieth Century, However, He Came To Be Regarded As One Of The Greatest English Poets And Painters, One Whose Insights Have Profoundly Influenced Such Thinkers As Nietzsche, Freud, And D. H. Lawrence.In This Volume, A Leading Blake Scholar Shows How The Political And Social Events And Movements Of The Eighteenth And Early Nineteenth Centuries Influenced Or Inspired Many Of Blake'S Finest Poems: 'America,' 'Europe,' 'The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell,' 'The French Revolution,' 'Songs Of Innocence And Of Experience,' 'The Four Zoas,' And Numerous Others. While Blake'S Poems Can Be Read On Many Levels, This Indepth Critical Study Demonstrates That Much Of The Strange Symbolism Of This Poetry Represents A Literary Campaign Against The Political Tyranny Of The Day.For The Third Edition, David Erdman Added Much New Material That Came To Light After The Original Publication Of The Book In 1954. Also Included Are Over 30 Illustrations, A Chronology, An Appendix Of Additions And Revisions, And Other Materials. Written For Students, Scholars, And Blake Specialists Anyone Interested In The Relationship Of The Poet'S Extraordinary Symbolism And Complex Thought To The History Of His Own Times Erdman'S Meticulously Documented Study Is The Definitive Treatment Of This Aspect Of Blake'S Work And Is Unlikely To Be Superseded.'For Our Sense Of Blake In His Own Times We Are Indebted To David Erdman More Than Anyone Else.' Times Literary Supplement.Dover (1991) Republication Of The Third (1977) Edition Of Blake: Prophet Against Empire: A Poet'S Interpretation Of The History Of His Own Times, Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1954.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Blake: Prophet Against Empire'? A: The book explores how the political and social events of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries influenced William Blake's poetry, particularly his critique of tyranny through his works.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Blake: Prophet Against Empire'? A: The author is David V. Erdman, a leading scholar on William Blake.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Blake: Prophet Against Empire' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 624 pages.
- Q: When was the third edition of this book published? A: The third edition was published on November 30, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners or only for scholars? A: The book is written for students, scholars, and anyone interested in William Blake, making it suitable for both beginners and experts.
- Q: What additional materials are included in the book? A: The book includes over 30 illustrations, a chronology, an appendix of additions and revisions, and other supplementary materials.
- Q: What is the significance of Blake's symbolism according to the book? A: The book argues that much of Blake's symbolism represents a literary campaign against the political tyranny of his time.
- Q: What notable works by Blake are discussed in this book? A: Key works discussed include 'America,' 'Europe,' 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,' and 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience'.
- Q: How does this book contribute to the understanding of Blake's work? A: Erdman's meticulously documented study offers a definitive treatment of Blake's relationship with the historical context of his poetry, enhancing understanding of his complex thought.