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The English poet and artist William Blake (17571827) was uncommonly aware of the evils of slavery in his time, having illustrated Narrative of a Five Year's Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam (1791), John Stedman's firsthand account of the brutal suppression of a slave revolt in South America. But for Blake, the interest was not only in physical but mental enslavement. The ubiquity of 'mindforg'd manacles' (as he put it in his great poem 'London') in a rapidly industrializing Europe compelled some of his most dramatic and complex text and images. With over 60 color reproductions from Blake's illuminated books, watercolors and engravings, all from the collection of The British Museum, William Blake and Slavery: Mindforg'd Manacles presents a strong statement on this great artist's pungent and independent political vision. It includes an essay on the theme of slavery in Blake's visual imagery by the exhibition curator and leading Blake scholar David Bindman, as well as a text on Olaudah Equiano, an African exslave who campaigned for the abolition of slavery, by the novelist and literary critic Darryl Pinckney. This book commemorates both the bicentennial anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire, and the twohundredandfiftieth anniversary of Blake's birth.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'William Blake and Slavery: Mind-forg'd Manacles'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of slavery, both physical and mental, as depicted in the works of William Blake. It highlights Blake's awareness of the evils of slavery and his critique of societal constraints in industrializing Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by David Bindman, a leading Blake scholar and exhibition curator.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 148 pages.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features over 60 color reproductions of Blake's illuminated books, watercolors, and engravings, showcasing his artistic interpretation of slavery.
- Q: When was 'William Blake and Slavery: Mind-forg'd Manacles' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2007.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is listed as a used book in good condition, specifically categorized as 'VeryGood'.
- Q: Does the book include any essays or additional texts? A: Yes, the book includes an essay on the theme of slavery in Blake's imagery by David Bindman, as well as a text on Olaudah Equiano by Darryl Pinckney.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Individual Artists'.
- Q: Is there any specific historical significance associated with this book? A: Yes, the book commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire and the 250th anniversary of Blake's birth.